纞 (liàn) - To be deeply attached to & to cherish

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liàn ｜ 29 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

纞 · liàn

To be deeply attached to;

to cherish;

to love deeply;

to be reluctant to part with.

To be deeply attached toto cherishto love deeply

Usage highlights

Deep attachmentCherish memoriesReluctant to partDeep loveAttachment to homelandCherish feelings

Synonyms

  • 恋— to love; to feel attached to
  • 爱— to love
  • 慕— to admire; to adore

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 厌— to detest; to dislike
  • 离— to leave; to separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is deeply attached to his homeland (纞恋故乡).
  • She cherishes these old memories (纞念旧情).
  • They are reluctant to part with each other (彼此纞纞不舍).

Collocations

  • Deep attachment(纞恋)
  • Cherish memories(纞念)
  • Reluctant to part(纞不舍)
  • Deep love(纞爱)
  • Attachment to homeland(纞乡)
  • Cherish feelings(纞情)

Idioms

  • Deeply attached and unwilling to part(纞纞不舍)
  • Cherish the old and long for the past(纞旧怀昔)
  • Deep affection that cannot be forgotten(纞情难忘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character contains the silk radical (糸), suggesting connections and bonds that are difficult to break.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe profound emotional attachments, particularly in classical Chinese poetry.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese value of maintaining deep connections to family, homeland, and cultural heritage.

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