蠲 (juān) - To exempt, remit (taxes, duties) & to eliminate, remove

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juān ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

蠲 · juān

To exempt, remit (taxes, duties);

to eliminate, remove;

also refers to a type of annelid worm.

To exempt, remit (taxes, duties)to eliminate, removealso refers to a type of annelid worm.

Usage highlights

Exempt from taxesEliminate and removeDispel angerExpel parasitesCleanse and purifyRemit rent

Synonyms

  • 免— to exempt, avoid
  • 除— to remove, eliminate
  • 赦— to pardon, remit

Antonyms

  • 征— to levy, impose
  • 纳— to pay, submit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government exempted taxes for the disaster area (蠲免).
  • He tried to eliminate his bad habits (蠲除).
  • This medicine helps to expel parasites (蠲虫).
  • The ancient text mentions the '蠲忿' herb to dispel anger.

Collocations

  • Exempt from taxes(蠲免)
  • Eliminate and remove(蠲除)
  • Dispel anger(蠲忿)
  • Expel parasites(蠲虫)
  • Cleanse and purify(蠲洁)
  • Remit rent(蠲租)

Idioms

  • To cleanse the mind and purify the thoughts(蠲心涤虑)
  • To exempt from taxes and reduce punishments(蠲税省刑)
  • To eliminate disasters and prolong life(蠲灾延寿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in imperial edicts for tax relief, reflecting benevolent governance.
  • Appears in classical Chinese medicine and Daoist practices for purification and expulsion of negative elements.
  • The character's complex structure reflects its formal, literary usage, often in official or classical contexts.

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