翫 (wán) - To play with & to toy with

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wán ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

翫 · wán

To play with;

to toy with;

to enjoy;

to appreciate;

to be accustomed to;

to be familiar with.

To play withto toy withto enjoy

Usage highlights

Play with antiquesAppreciate jadeEnjoy flowersBe accustomed toToy with objectsAppreciate the moon

Synonyms

  • 玩— to play; to have fun; to enjoy
  • 赏— to appreciate; to admire
  • 弄— to play with; to fiddle with

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 专— focused; concentrated
  • 慎— cautious; careful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys playing with antiques (翫古董).
  • She appreciates beautiful jade (翫玉).
  • They are accustomed to a leisurely lifestyle (翫习).
  • He is fond of admiring flowers (翫花).

Collocations

  • Play with antiques(翫古董)
  • Appreciate jade(翫玉)
  • Enjoy flowers(翫花)
  • Be accustomed to(翫习)
  • Toy with objects(翫物)
  • Appreciate the moon(翫月)

Idioms

  • To be so addicted to something as to forget one's original purpose(玩物丧志)
  • To indulge in pleasures and neglect one's duties(玩忽职守)
  • To toy with the law(玩法)
  • To play with fire(玩火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally associated with the appreciation of precious objects like jade and antiques in scholarly culture.
  • Can carry a negative connotation of excessive indulgence or neglect of responsibilities when used in certain contexts.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese literati culture of appreciating art and nature.

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