赕 (dǎn) - To redeem & to atone for

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dǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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赕 · dǎn

To redeem;

to atone for;

to make amends;

historically refers to a form of tribute or tax payment in some ethnic minority regions of China, particularly among the Dai people.

To redeemto atone forto make amends

Usage highlights

To make a religious offeringTo pay tributeRedeeming a vowTribute goodsTax paymentRitual offering

Synonyms

  • 赎— to redeem, to ransom
  • 偿— to repay, to compensate
  • 贡— to tribute, to offer

Antonyms

  • 欠— to owe, to be in debt
  • 罚— to punish, to penalize

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a donation to atone for his sins (赕佛).
  • The villagers paid tribute to the chieftain (赕给头人).
  • This is a form of religious offering (赕是一种宗教供奉).

Collocations

  • To make a religious offering(赕佛)
  • To pay tribute(赕给)
  • Redeeming a vow(赕愿)
  • Tribute goods(赕品)
  • Tax payment(赕税)
  • Ritual offering(赕仪)

Idioms

  • To redeem sins through offerings(赕罪)
  • Making amends with tribute(赕过)
  • Ritual atonement(赕礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with tribute systems in ethnic minority regions like those of the Dai people in Yunnan.
  • Often used in religious contexts, particularly in Theravada Buddhism practices among the Dai, referring to merit-making offerings.
  • The character reflects historical economic and religious practices in southern China.

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