綣 (quǎn) - Curled up & to curl

綣Tone 3

quǎn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

綣 · quǎn

Curled up;

to curl;

entwined;

intimate;

affectionate;

deeply attached.

Curled upto curlentwined

Usage highlights

Curled upDeeply attachedIntimate feelingsEntwined togetherAffectionate gazeLingering attachment

Synonyms

  • 蜷— to curl up; to coil
  • 纏— to entwine; to wrap around
  • 戀— to love; to feel attached

Antonyms

  • 疏— distant; estranged
  • 離— to separate; to leave

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cat curled up (蜷綣) on the sofa.
  • They were deeply attached (情意綣綣) to each other.
  • The vine entwined (綣繞) around the tree trunk.
  • A look of intimate affection (綣綣深情) in their eyes.

Collocations

  • Curled up(蜷綣)
  • Deeply attached(綣綣)
  • Intimate feelings(綣情)
  • Entwined together(綣繞)
  • Affectionate gaze(綣綣目光)
  • Lingering attachment(綣戀)

Idioms

  • Deep affection and attachment(情意綣綣)
  • Lingering feelings of attachment(綣綣深情)
  • Entwined in deep affection(綣綣纏綿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe deep emotional bonds and lingering attachments.
  • The character conveys a sense of tender intimacy and physical closeness through its meaning of curling or entwining.
  • Frequently appears in romantic contexts to express profound affection and emotional connection.

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