竀 (chēng) - To observe carefully & to look into

竀Tone 1

chēng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

竀 · chēng

To observe carefully;

to look into;

to investigate thoroughly;

also refers to being bright, clear, or transparent.

To observe carefullyto look intoto investigate thoroughly

Usage highlights

To observe carefullyTo investigate thoroughlyBright and clearTo examine in detailTransparent and clearTo look into deeply

Synonyms

  • 察— to observe, examine
  • 观— to observe, watch
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 透— transparent, thorough

Antonyms

  • 蔽— to cover, obscure
  • 暗— dark, obscure
  • 蒙— to cover, deceive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carefully observed the details (竀视).
  • The investigation revealed the truth (竀究).
  • The crystal was transparent (竀明).

Collocations

  • To observe carefully(竀视)
  • To investigate thoroughly(竀究)
  • Bright and clear(竀明)
  • To examine in detail(竀察)
  • Transparent and clear(竀澈)
  • To look into deeply(竀窥)

Idioms

  • To observe the subtle and know the obvious(竀微知著)
  • Thorough investigation and careful consideration(竀究详察)
  • Clear and transparent without obstruction(竀明透澈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to careful observation and clarity.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary or specialized contexts.
  • The character combines the 'cave' radical with 'correct', suggesting the idea of looking into something to find the truth.

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