荘 (zhuāng) - Village, manor, solemn, dignified & used in names and place names.

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zhuāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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荘 · zhuāng

Village, manor, solemn, dignified;

used in names and place names.

Village, manor, solemn, dignifiedused in names and place names.

Usage highlights

VillageSolemnManor houseDignifiedMakeupFarm village

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 軽— light, frivolous
  • 俗— vulgar, common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The village is peaceful (荘園).
  • He maintains a solemn demeanor (荘厳).
  • The manor house is large (荘屋).
  • She dressed formally for the ceremony (荘重).

Collocations

  • Village(荘園)
  • Solemn(荘厳)
  • Manor house(荘屋)
  • Dignified(荘重)
  • Makeup(化粧)
  • Farm village(農荘)

Idioms

  • Solemn and dignified(荘厳肅穆)
  • Village scenery(田園荘景)
  • Solemn declaration(荘重宣言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in Japanese place names and surnames, representing rural settlements and estates.
  • In historical context, referred to manor systems where landowners controlled agricultural production.
  • Carries connotations of formality and dignity in ceremonial contexts.

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