贲 (bēn) - Adorned, decorated & also refers to a surname

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bēn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 贝

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贲 · bēn

Adorned, decorated;

also refers to a surname;

in ancient texts, describes something magnificent or ornate.

Adorned, decoratedalso refers to a surnamein ancient texts, describes something magnificent or ornate.

Usage highlights

Tiger GuardAdorned and decoratedBen surnameMagnificent appearanceCourage of Ben and YuBen star

Synonyms

  • 饰— to decorate, adorn
  • 华— magnificent, splendid

Antonyms

  • 朴— plain, unadorned
  • 素— simple, plain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple was grand and decorated (贲饰).
  • He has the surname Ben (贲姓).
  • The general was brave and fierce (贲育之勇).
  • A tiger running swiftly (虎贲) refers to elite warriors.

Collocations

  • Tiger Guard(虎贲)
  • Adorned and decorated(贲饰)
  • Ben surname(贲姓)
  • Magnificent appearance(贲然)
  • Courage of Ben and Yu(贲育之勇)
  • Ben star(贲星)

Idioms

  • The courage of Ben and Yu(贲育之勇)
  • Tiger warriors running(虎贲之士)
  • Decorated with patterns(贲象)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '虎贲' referred to elite imperial guards, symbolizing bravery and martial prowess.
  • Used as a surname with historical roots dating back to ancient times.
  • Appears in classical texts like the 'Book of Changes' (易经) in the hexagram 'Ben' (贲卦), representing adornment and cultural refinement.

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