Is 諐 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, it is an archaic character rarely used today. The variant 愆 is more common but still literary.

What is the difference between 諐 and 愆?

They are variants with the same meaning and pronunciation. 愆 is the more widely recognized form.

Would 諐 be suitable for a personal name?

Generally not recommended due to its meaning of 'fault/transgression' and archaic nature, unless for very specific literary or classical reference purposes.

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諐 · qiān

Fault, transgression, offense — an archaic/literary term for making a mistake or committing a wrongdoing.

Fault, transgression, offense — an archaic/literary term for

Usage highlights

Fault/transgressionWithout faultTo bear faultTo commit an offenseTo avoid faultsRepentance for faults

Synonyms

愆— fault, transgression (more common variant)
过— fault, mistake
错— error, mistake

Antonyms

功— merit, achievement
德— virtue, moral excellence

Usage & contexts

Examples

He admitted his fault (諐) in the matter.
The ancient text mentions avoiding transgressions (无諐).
To bear the blame for an offense (负諐).

Collocations

Fault/transgression(諐)
Without fault(无諐)
To bear fault(负諐)
To commit an offense(犯諐)
To avoid faults(避諐)
Repentance for faults(悔諐)

Idioms

Without fault or error(无諐无过)
To bear fault and accept blame(负諐请罪)

Cultural background

FAQ

An archaic/literary character, rarely used in modern Chinese, mostly found in classical texts.
Often used in contexts of moral or ethical failings, similar to 愆 (qiān).

諐 (qiān) - Fault, transgression, offense — an archaic/literary term for