躸 (jī) - To be unable to stretch one's body & to be cramped or confined in space

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jī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

躸 · jī

To be unable to stretch one's body;

to be cramped or confined in space;

also used as a surname.

To be unable to stretch one's bodyto be cramped or confined in spacealso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Unable to stretchCramped spaceSurname JiConfined position

Synonyms

  • 蜷— to curl up, to coil
  • 缩— to shrink, to contract
  • 拘— to restrain, to confine

Antonyms

  • 伸— to stretch, to extend
  • 展— to unfold, to spread out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The space was so cramped he couldn't stretch (躸).
  • Ancient texts mention the surname Ji (躸).
  • The small room made everyone feel confined (躸).

Collocations

  • Unable to stretch(躸身)
  • Cramped space(躸处)
  • Surname Ji(躸姓)
  • Confined position(躸位)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Sometimes appears as an obscure surname in historical records.
  • The character composition suggests physical constraint or limitation.

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