(kēng) - To argue earnestly & to dispute

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kēng | 14 strokes | radical:

· kēng

To argue earnestly;

to dispute;

to debate seriously;

also means precise, exact, or meticulous.

To argue earnestlyto disputeto debate seriously

Usage highlights

To argue earnestlyTo dispute seriouslyPrecise calculationEarnest speechMeticulous reasoningSerious discussion

Synonyms

  • to debate, argue
  • to contend, dispute
  • to discuss, discourse

Antonyms

  • silent, taciturn
  • harmonious, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He argued earnestly for his position (誙誙而辩).
  • The scholar was precise in his calculations (誙誙而计).
  • They had a serious debate about the matter (誙誙而争).

Collocations

  • To argue earnestly(誙誙而辩)
  • To dispute seriously(誙誙而争)
  • Precise calculation(誙誙而计)
  • Earnest speech(誙誙而言)
  • Meticulous reasoning(誙誙而论)
  • Serious discussion(誙誙而议)

Idioms

  • Arguing earnestly without resolution(誙誙不休)
  • Precise and meticulous in speech(言誙誙)
  • Debating seriously over details(誙誙细辩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in contexts of scholarly debate and philosophical discourse.
  • It reflects the value placed on earnest argumentation and precision in traditional Chinese scholarly culture.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its classical connotations.

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