絼 (zhèn) - A rare character meaning 'to struggle', 'to contend',

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zhèn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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絼 · zhèn

A rare character meaning 'to struggle', 'to contend', or 'to dispute'.

A rare character meaning 'to struggle', 'to contend',

Usage highlights

StruggleContendDisputeConflictFightResist

Synonyms

  • 争— to contend, to struggle
  • 斗— to fight, to struggle
  • 抗— to resist, to oppose

Antonyms

  • 和— peace, harmony
  • 协— cooperation, coordination

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two parties were in a struggle (絼).
  • He contended with his opponent (与对手絼).
  • There was a dispute over the property (财产絼).

Collocations

  • Struggle(絼斗)
  • Contend(絼争)
  • Dispute(絼端)
  • Conflict(絼执)
  • Fight(絼战)
  • Resist(絼抗)

Idioms

  • To struggle fiercely(激烈絼斗)
  • To contend for supremacy(争霸絼争)
  • To dispute endlessly(无休止的絼端)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and specialized dictionaries.
  • Its usage in contemporary Chinese is virtually nonexistent.

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