綝 (chēn) - To stop & to cease

綝Tone 1

chēn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

綝 · chēn

To stop;

to cease;

to restrain.

Also used in ancient texts as a proper name.

To stopto ceaseto restrain. Also used in ancient texts as

Usage highlights

Zichanto ceaseto restrainto stopto controlto check

Synonyms

  • 止— to stop
  • 停— to cease
  • 束— to restrain

Antonyms

  • 续— to continue
  • 行— to proceed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient minister's name was Zichan (子綝).
  • The noise finally ceased (綝止).
  • He restrained his anger (綝怒).

Collocations

  • Zichan(子綝)
  • to cease(綝止)
  • to restrain(綝束)
  • to stop(綝停)
  • to control(綝制)
  • to check(綝检)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese historical texts as a personal name.
  • Used in classical literature with meanings related to restraint and cessation.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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