窴 (tián) - To fill & to stuff

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tián ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

窴 · tián

To fill;

to stuff;

to insert;

to place something into a cavity or opening.

To fillto stuffto insert

Usage highlights

Fill cracksStuff with cottonInsert intoPlug gapsFill cavitiesStuff padding

Synonyms

  • 填— to fill; to stuff
  • 塞— to plug; to stop up
  • 补— to mend; to repair

Antonyms

  • 挖— to dig; to excavate
  • 掏— to take out; to pull out
  • 空— empty; hollow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fill the cracks with putty (窴补).
  • Stuff the pillow with cotton (窴棉花).
  • Insert the document into the folder (窴入文件夹).
  • Plug the gap with a wedge (窴塞).

Collocations

  • Fill cracks(窴补)
  • Stuff with cotton(窴棉)
  • Insert into(窴入)
  • Plug gaps(窴塞)
  • Fill cavities(窴洞)
  • Stuff padding(窴填料)

Idioms

  • Fill cracks and stop leaks(窴漏补缺)
  • Stuff and pad thoroughly(窴实填满)
  • Insert and secure firmly(窴固牢靠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from ancient Chinese construction and repair techniques.
  • Used in traditional crafts like furniture making and building maintenance.
  • Reflects the practical wisdom of filling gaps and making things complete.

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