绰 (chuò) - Adequate, ample, abundant & also means graceful, elegant

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chuò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

绰 · chuò

Adequate, ample, abundant;

also means graceful, elegant;

skilled, nimble;

to grab, to seize.

Adequate, ample, abundantalso means graceful, elegantskilled, nimble

Usage highlights

Ample and to spareAbundant and gracefulGenerous and unrestrainedGraceful and charmingSkilled and nimbleSoft and graceful

Synonyms

  • 裕— abundant, plentiful
  • 丰— abundant, rich
  • 婉— graceful, gentle

Antonyms

  • 匮— deficient, lacking
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has ample time (时间绰绰有余).
  • He is skilled at martial arts (他武艺超绰).
  • The fabric feels soft and graceful (质地柔绰).
  • They live an affluent life (生活阔绰).

Collocations

  • Ample and to spare(绰绰有余)
  • Abundant and graceful(丰绰)
  • Generous and unrestrained(阔绰)
  • Graceful and charming(绰约)
  • Skilled and nimble(超绰)
  • Soft and graceful(柔绰)

Idioms

  • More than enough to spare(绰绰有余)
  • Graceful and charming(风姿绰约)
  • To grab a weapon and rise(绰枪而起)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 绰 often describes feminine beauty and elegance, as in 绰约 (graceful, charming).
  • The character carries connotations of abundance and skill, reflecting traditional values of competence with grace.
  • In martial contexts, 绰 can mean to quickly grab a weapon, showing versatility across aesthetic and practical domains.

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