軰 (bèi) - An archaic variant form of 輩 (bèi), meaning & used to refer to people of the same

軰Tone 4

bèi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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軰 · bèi

An archaic variant form of 輩 (bèi), meaning generation, lifetime, class, group, or kind;

used to refer to people of the same generation or category.

An archaic variant form of 輩 (bèi), meaningused to refer to people of the same

Usage highlights

Same generationSenior generationYounger generationMy lifetime/our kindYour generation/honorable groupThat generation

Synonyms

  • 輩— generation, class, group
  • 代— generation, era
  • 世— generation, world, lifetime

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • People of the same generation(同輩)
  • A senior generation(前輩)
  • My lifetime(我輩)
  • A younger generation(後輩)

Collocations

  • Same generation(同輩)
  • Senior generation(前輩)
  • Younger generation(後輩)
  • My lifetime/our kind(我輩)
  • Your generation/honorable group(君輩)
  • That generation(彼輩)

Idioms

  • Surpassing one's contemporaries(軰出)
  • Extraordinary talent(軰才)
  • Unrivaled in one's generation(軰無敵手)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 軰 is an ancient variant of 輩, primarily found in historical texts and classical literature.
  • In traditional Chinese society, generational hierarchy was important for social structure and respect.
  • The character reflects the Confucian emphasis on generational relationships and social order.

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