蘁 (wù) - To go against & to disobey

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wù ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

蘁 · wù

To go against;

to disobey;

to contradict (archaic and rare character).

To go againstto disobeyto contradict (archaic and rare character).

Usage highlights

To disobey ordersTo contradict the rulerTo go against principlesTo violate commandsTo oppose authorityTo resist directives

Synonyms

  • 违— to violate, to disobey
  • 逆— to go against, to oppose
  • 抗— to resist, to defy

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey, to follow
  • 从— to comply, to submit
  • 遵— to abide by, to observe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His actions went against the king's command (蘁王命).
  • The minister dared to contradict the emperor (蘁上意).
  • This proposal contradicts established principles (蘁常理).

Collocations

  • To disobey orders(蘁命)
  • To contradict the ruler(蘁上)
  • To go against principles(蘁理)
  • To violate commands(蘁令)
  • To oppose authority(蘁权)
  • To resist directives(蘁旨)

Idioms

  • To stubbornly refuse to listen(执意蘁听)
  • To openly defy authority(公然蘁上)
  • To repeatedly disobey(屡次蘁命)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Carries strong connotations of defiance and disobedience in historical contexts.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe ministers or subjects opposing rulers.

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