What is the main meaning of 舛?

舛 primarily means to err, to be contrary, or to be adverse. It often describes mistakes, inconsistencies, or unfortunate circumstances.

Is 舛 commonly used in modern Chinese?

舛 is relatively rare in modern spoken Chinese but appears in formal, literary, or classical contexts, especially in idioms and set phrases.

How is 舛 used in names?

舛 is rarely used in personal names due to its negative connotations of error and adversity. It is more common in literary or philosophical contexts.

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chuǎn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 舛

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舛 · chuǎn

To err;

to make a mistake;

to be contrary;

adverse;

unlucky;

irregular;

inconsistent.

To errto make a mistaketo be contrary

Usage highlights

Errors and omissionsAdverse fateContrary to reasonInconsistentErroneous and confusedTo correct errors

Synonyms

错— error; mistake
误— error; mistake
逆— contrary; adverse

Antonyms

顺— smooth; favorable
正— correct; right

Usage & contexts

Examples

His actions were contrary to his words (言行相舛).
The manuscript contains many errors (舛误).
They encountered many adversities (命运多舛).

Collocations

Errors and omissions(舛误)
Adverse fate(命运多舛)
Contrary to reason(舛逆)
Inconsistent(舛杂)
Erroneous and confused(舛乱)
To correct errors(正舛)

Idioms

Fate is full of adversity(命途多舛)
Words and actions are contrary(言行相舛)
Full of errors and inconsistencies(舛错百出)

Cultural background

FAQ

In classical Chinese philosophy and literature, 舛 often symbolizes misfortune, error, or deviation from the correct path.
It is used in formal and literary contexts to describe situations where things go wrong or are inconsistent.

舛 (chuǎn) - To err & to make a mistake