Is 訷 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, it is primarily found in classical texts and historical documents. In modern usage, 申 is typically used instead.

What is the difference between 訷 and 申?

訷 specifically emphasizes verbal declaration or explanation (due to the 言 radical), while 申 has broader meanings including 'to extend' and is the standard modern character for 'to state'.

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訷 · shēn

To state;

to declare;

to explain in detail (archaic or literary usage).

To stateto declareto explain in detail (archaic or literary usage).

Usage highlights

To state clearlyTo explain in detailTo declare principlesFormal declarationTo present a case

Synonyms

申— to state; to explain
述— to narrate; to relate
陈— to state; to explain

Usage & contexts

Examples

He made a formal declaration (訷明) to the court.
The official presented his case (訷述) clearly.
Ancient texts use this character for explaining principles (訷理).

Collocations

To state clearly(訷明)
To explain in detail(訷述)
To declare principles(訷理)
Formal declaration(訷告)
To present a case(訷案)

Cultural background

FAQ

Appears in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in literary contexts.

訷 (shēn) - To state & to declare