(dào) - A rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily

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dào | 21 strokes | radical:

· dào

A rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in the word 軇軇 (dào dào) meaning 'tall stature' or 'tall and imposing figure'.

A rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily

Usage highlights

tall statureimposing figuretall and strongmajestic presence

Synonyms

  • tall, high
  • big, large
  • stalwart, chief

Antonyms

  • short (in stature)
  • small

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a tall and imposing figure (軇軇身材).
  • The ancient text described the hero's tall stature (軇軇之躯).
  • This character is rarely used in modern writing (軇字在现代很少使用).

Collocations

  • tall stature(軇軇)
  • imposing figure(軇軇身材)
  • tall and strong(軇軇强健)
  • majestic presence(軇軇威仪)

Idioms

  • Tall and imposing figure(軇軇之躯)
  • Majestic and dignified(軇軇威仪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used to describe impressive physical stature or majestic presence.
  • Not commonly used in contemporary Chinese naming practices.

FAQ