緃 (zōng) - To indulge & to let loose

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zōng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

志

緃 · zōng

To indulge;

to let loose;

to be unrestrained;

also refers to vertical or lengthwise direction.

To indulgeto let looseto be unrestrained

Usage highlights

Indulge desiresVertical directionLet looseIndulge excessivelyVertical and horizontalRelease prisoners

Synonyms

  • 纵— indulge; vertical (simplified form)
  • 放— release; let go
  • 任— allow; let

Antonyms

  • 收— restrain; collect
  • 控— control
  • 束— bind; restrict

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He indulges in pleasures without restraint (纵情享乐).
  • The fabric has vertical stripes (纵条纹).
  • They launched a vertical assault (纵向攻击).
  • Don't indulge children too much (不要纵容孩子).

Collocations

  • Indulge desires(纵欲)
  • Vertical direction(纵向)
  • Let loose(放纵)
  • Indulge excessively(骄纵)
  • Vertical and horizontal(纵横)
  • Release prisoners(纵囚)

Idioms

  • Vertical and horizontal strategies(纵横捭阖)
  • Indulge in pleasures(纵情声色)
  • Jump down with force(纵身一跃)
  • Set fire to rob(纵火抢劫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines silk thread radical (纟) with 从, suggesting following threads without restraint.
  • In military strategy, 'vertical and horizontal' refers to complex maneuvering and diplomatic tactics.
  • Traditionally associated with both spatial direction (vertical) and behavioral indulgence.

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