蕴 (yùn) - To accumulate & to contain

蕴Tone 4

yùn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

蕴 · yùn

To accumulate;

to contain;

to hold within;

to store up;

profound;

abstruse.

To accumulateto containto hold within

Usage highlights

To contain/implyTo accumulate/storeProfound meaningInner cultivationAccumulated energyDeep cultural heritage

Synonyms

  • 含— to contain; to hold in the mouth
  • 藏— to hide; to store; to conceal
  • 积— to accumulate; to amass
  • 蓄— to store up; to save

Antonyms

  • 露— to reveal; to show; to expose
  • 显— to display; to manifest; apparent
  • 泄— to leak; to discharge; to vent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The book contains profound wisdom (蕴含智慧).
  • She has accumulated rich experience (蕴藏丰富的经验).
  • This theory has deep implications (蕴涵深意).
  • The region is rich in mineral resources (蕴藏矿产资源).

Collocations

  • To contain/imply(蕴含)
  • To accumulate/store(蕴藏)
  • To contain/imply(蕴涵)
  • Profound meaning(蕴意)
  • Inner cultivation(蕴养)
  • Accumulated energy(蕴能)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to understand(蕴藉深沉)
  • Containing deep meaning(意蕴深远)
  • Accumulated virtue brings blessings(蕴德载福)
  • Containing heaven and earth(蕴天地之灵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 蕴 represents the accumulation of virtue, knowledge, or energy over time.
  • The character is often associated with depth, reserve, and inner richness rather than outward display.
  • In Buddhist context, 蕴 refers to the five aggregates (五蕴) that constitute human existence.

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