聢 (dìng) - Firm, steady, reliable & used in Japanese names and some Chinese transliterations.

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dìng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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聢 · dìng

Firm, steady, reliable;

used in Japanese names and some Chinese transliterations.

Firm, steady, reliableused in Japanese names and some Chinese transliterations.

Usage highlights

Firm promiseSteady foundationReliable personDefinite answerSolid evidence

Synonyms

  • 確— certain, definite
  • 固— firm, solid
  • 堅— hard, strong

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, flexible
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 虚— false, empty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name means reliable (聢り).
  • He has a firm character (聢りとした性格).
  • This is a steady foundation (聢りとした基礎).

Collocations

  • Firm promise(聢りとした約束)
  • Steady foundation(聢りとした基礎)
  • Reliable person(聢りとした人)
  • Definite answer(聢りとした答え)
  • Solid evidence(聢りとした証拠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese names and contexts, though recognized in some Chinese character dictionaries.
  • Conveys qualities of reliability, steadfastness, and firmness when used in naming contexts.

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