褆 (tí) - Secure and peaceful & dignified and composed appearance

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tí ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

褆 · tí

Secure and peaceful;

dignified and composed appearance;

also used in ancient texts to describe proper and respectful attire.

Secure and peacefuldignified and composed appearancealso used in ancient texts to describe proper

Usage highlights

Dignified and composedProper attireRespectful appearanceSecure and peacefulComposed demeanor

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, secure
  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 庄— dignified, solemn

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 慌— flustered, panicked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked with a dignified and composed manner (褆褆而行).
  • The ancient robe was described as 褆褆 in classical texts.
  • Her attire was proper and respectful (衣冠褆褆).

Collocations

  • Dignified and composed(褆褆)
  • Proper attire(褆衣)
  • Respectful appearance(褆容)
  • Secure and peaceful(安褆)
  • Composed demeanor(褆态)

Idioms

  • Dignified and composed in manner(褆褆而行)
  • Proper and respectful in attire(衣冠褆褆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing proper demeanor and attire.
  • Associated with Confucian ideals of proper conduct and appearance.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.

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