訑 (yí) - Deceive, cheat & arrogant

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yí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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訑 · yí

Deceive, cheat;

arrogant;

used in classical Chinese texts and names.

Deceive, cheatarrogantused in classical Chinese texts and names.

Usage highlights

Deceitful and arrogantArrogant and proudTo cheat and deceiveSmoothClassical usage of deceit

Synonyms

  • 欺— deceive, cheat
  • 骗— swindle, defraud
  • 诈— cheat, swindle

Antonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 实— real, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was known for his deceitful nature (訑訑之态).
  • The ancient text warns against arrogance (訑傲).
  • In some names, it carries a classical literary feel (used in historical names).

Collocations

  • Deceitful and arrogant(訑訑)
  • Arrogant and proud(訑傲)
  • To cheat and deceive(訑诈)
  • Smooth-talking deception(訑言)
  • Classical usage of deceit(訑谩)

Idioms

  • Deceitful and arrogant manner(訑訑之态)
  • Arrogant and self-satisfied(訑然自得)
  • Smooth words hiding deception(訑言诈语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like Mencius, describing deceitful or arrogant behavior.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in classical literature and some historical names.
  • Carries negative connotations of deception and arrogance in traditional contexts.

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