How common is this character in modern Chinese?

This character is quite rare in modern usage and is primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.

What is the proper pronunciation of 賯?

The character has multiple readings including qìong and jīong, but the exact modern standard pronunciation may vary as it's a rare character.

Is this character suitable for names?

Due to its rarity and meanings related to ending/exhaustion, it is generally not recommended for naming purposes as it may carry negative connotations.

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xiōng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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賯 · xiōng

To finish, to complete;

to exhaust, to use up;

to end, to die.

To finish, to completeto exhaust, to use upto end, to die.

Usage highlights

To complete a taskTo exhaust resourcesTo end a dynastyTo use up fundsTo finish completelyTo die

Synonyms

完— to finish, to complete
盡— to exhaust, to use up
終— to end, to conclude

Antonyms

始— to begin, to start
續— to continue, to extend

Usage & contexts

Examples

The project was completed (賯工).
He exhausted all his resources (賯盡資源).
The dynasty came to an end (賯朝).
The funds were used up (賯款).

Collocations

To complete a task(賯工)
To exhaust resources(賯盡)
To end a dynasty(賯朝)
To use up funds(賯款)
To finish completely(賯畢)
To die(賯命)

Idioms

To exhaust one's resources and efforts(賯財竭力)
To complete the final task(賯後之功)
To bring to a perfect conclusion(賯美賯善)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to completion and exhaustion.
In historical contexts, it was used to describe the end of dynasties or exhaustion of resources.
The character is considered rare in modern usage, primarily found in specialized or literary contexts.

賯 (xiōng) - To finish, to complete & to exhaust, to use up