竩 (yì) - Yi — ancient Chinese character meaning 'to rely & to trust

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yì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

竩 · yì

Yi — ancient Chinese character meaning 'to rely on;

to trust;

to be intimate with'.

Yi — ancient Chinese character meaning 'to relyto trustto be intimate with'.

Usage highlights

Trust and relyRely uponIntimate relationshipFriendly trustDependable

Synonyms

  • 信— trust; believe
  • 依— rely on; depend on
  • 亲— close; intimate

Antonyms

  • 疑— doubt; suspect
  • 疏— distant; estranged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They have a close and trusting relationship (竩信).
  • He relies on his friends for support (竩靠朋友).
  • This character conveys a sense of intimacy (竩亲).

Collocations

  • Trust and rely(竩信)
  • Rely upon(竩靠)
  • Intimate relationship(竩亲)
  • Friendly trust(竩友)
  • Dependable(可竩)

Idioms

  • Trust and intimacy(竩信亲)
  • Rely on virtue(竩德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to trust and intimacy.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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