聑 (tiē) - Erect, upright & attentive listening

聑Tone 1

tiē ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

聑 · tiē

Erect, upright;

attentive listening;

ears standing up.

Erect, uprightattentive listeningears standing up.

Usage highlights

Erect earsAttentive listeningUpright appearanceAlert posture

Synonyms

  • 竖— vertical, upright
  • 立— stand, erect

Antonyms

  • 垂— droop, hang down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rabbit's ears were erect (聑聑).
  • He listened attentively (聑听).
  • The character depicts upright ears (聑).

Collocations

  • Erect ears(聑耳)
  • Attentive listening(聑听)
  • Upright appearance(聑聑)
  • Alert posture(聑立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Pictographic origin representing ears standing upright, suggesting alertness.

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