缪 (móu) - Multiple meanings depending on pronunciation: (miào) a surname & (móu) meticulous, fine

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móu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

缪 · móu

Multiple meanings depending on pronunciation: (miào) a surname;

(móu) meticulous, fine;

(miù) erroneous, false;

(liǎo) to bind, tie;

(mù) same as 穆, solemn.

Multiple meanings depending on pronunciation: (miào) a surname(móu) meticulous, fine(miù) erroneous, false

Usage highlights

Surname MiaoMeticulous preparationErroneous theoryBinding tightlySolemn ceremonyFalse argument

Synonyms

  • 谬— false, erroneous (for the miù pronunciation)
  • 穆— solemn, respectful (for the mù pronunciation)
  • 绸— silk, to bind (in 绸缪)

Antonyms

  • 真— true, real (antonym to the miù 'false' meaning)
  • 粗— coarse, rough (antonym to the móu 'fine, meticulous' meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Miao (缪先生).
  • This plan is full of errors (纰缪).
  • She tied the bundle carefully (绸缪).
  • The ceremony was solemn and respectful (缪穆).

Collocations

  • Surname Miao(缪姓)
  • Meticulous preparation(绸缪)
  • Erroneous theory(缪论)
  • Binding tightly(缪绕)
  • Solemn ceremony(缪穆)
  • False argument(纰缪)

Idioms

  • Prepare carefully before it rains(未雨绸缪)
  • Absurd and unreasonable(荒缪绝伦)
  • Full of errors and omissions(纰缪百出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • As a surname, 缪 (Miào) is relatively rare but has historical origins dating back to ancient China.
  • The character appears in the idiom 未雨绸缪, emphasizing the cultural value of preparation and foresight.
  • Due to its multiple pronunciations and meanings, context is crucial for proper interpretation.

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