赘 (zhuì) - Superfluous, redundant & to marry into and live with wife's family

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zhuì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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赘 · zhuì

Superfluous, redundant;

to marry into and live with wife's family;

to add unnecessarily.

Superfluous, redundantto marry into and live with wife's familyto add unnecessarily.

Usage highlights

Superfluous wordsRedundant descriptionTo marry uxorilocallyUnnecessary burdenSuperfluous growth/tumorRedundant phrases

Synonyms

  • 冗— superfluous, redundant
  • 余— surplus, extra
  • 繁— complicated, numerous

Antonyms

  • 简— simple, brief
  • 精— concise, refined
  • 要— essential, important

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This paragraph is redundant (赘述).
  • He married into his wife's family (入赘).
  • The document contains unnecessary words (赘词).
  • The tumor was surgically removed (赘瘤).

Collocations

  • Superfluous words(赘言)
  • Redundant description(赘述)
  • To marry uxorilocally(入赘)
  • Unnecessary burden(赘累)
  • Superfluous growth/tumor(赘瘤)
  • Redundant phrases(赘句)

Idioms

  • No need for further explanation(毋庸赘述)
  • Superfluous and cumbersome(赘疣之疾)
  • To add unnecessary details(画蛇添足，实为赘笔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese society, '入赘' (uxorilocal marriage) was often viewed as unconventional, with the husband joining the wife's family.
  • The character carries a negative connotation of excess and burden, reflecting cultural values of simplicity and efficiency.
  • Historically used in medical contexts to describe growths or tumors considered superfluous to the body.

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