軫 (zhěn) - Zhen — crossboard at the rear of a & grief

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zhěn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

軫 · zhěn

Zhen — crossboard at the rear of a carriage;

grief;

sorrow;

one of the 28 lunar mansions in Chinese astronomy;

to cherish the memory of.

Zhen — crossboard at the rear of agriefsorrow

Usage highlights

Carriage crossboardCherish the memoryDeep sorrowZhen constellationGrief and pityZhen star

Synonyms

  • 悲— sorrow, sadness
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 念— cherish, remember

Antonyms

  • 喜— joy, happiness
  • 乐— pleasure, delight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage's crossboard was beautifully carved (车軫).
  • He felt deep grief and sorrow (軫念).
  • Zhen is one of the 28 lunar mansions (二十八宿之一).
  • We cherish the memory of our ancestors (軫怀).

Collocations

  • Carriage crossboard(车軫)
  • Cherish the memory(軫念)
  • Deep sorrow(軫怀)
  • Zhen constellation(軫宿)
  • Grief and pity(軫恤)
  • Zhen star(軫星)

Idioms

  • Extreme grief and sorrow(軫念殊深)
  • Cherish the memory deeply(軫怀深切)
  • Show pity and compassion(軫恤怜悯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the crossboard at the rear of ancient carriages in classical texts.
  • In Chinese astronomy, Zhen is one of the 28 lunar mansions, corresponding to the constellation Corvus.
  • By extension, acquired meanings related to grief, sorrow, and cherishing memory due to phonetic associations.
  • Appears in classical literature and poetry to convey deep emotional states.

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