縡 (zài) - Matter, affair, business & also used in ancient texts to refer to

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zài ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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縡 · zài

Matter, affair, business;

also used in ancient texts to refer to divine matters or celestial phenomena.

Matter, affair, businessalso used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

Important mattersCelestial phenomenaDivine affairsOfficial businessWorldly affairs

Synonyms

  • 事— matter, affair
  • 务— business, affair

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is handling important matters (縡事).
  • Ancient texts mention celestial phenomena (天縡).
  • This concerns divine affairs (神縡).

Collocations

  • Important matters(縡事)
  • Celestial phenomena(天縡)
  • Divine affairs(神縡)
  • Official business(官縡)
  • Worldly affairs(世縡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly those discussing cosmology and divine matters.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.

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