輇 (quán) - A small, crude, or simple carriage & by extension, something shallow, superficial, or of low

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quán ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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輇 · quán

A small, crude, or simple carriage;

by extension, something shallow, superficial, or of low quality.

A small, crude, or simple carriageby extension, something shallow, superficial, or of low

Usage highlights

Shallow talentCrude carriageSuperficial opinionShallow and crudeInferior quality

Synonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 陋— crude, simple

Antonyms

  • 深— deep, profound
  • 精— refined, exquisite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He only has superficial knowledge (輇才).
  • This is a crude and simple carriage (輇车).
  • Do not use shallow opinions to judge profound matters (輇才浅识).

Collocations

  • Shallow talent(輇才)
  • Crude carriage(輇车)
  • Superficial opinion(輇言)
  • Shallow and crude(輇陋)
  • Inferior quality(輇质)

Idioms

  • Shallow talent and superficial knowledge(輇才浅学)
  • A crude carriage on a long journey(輇车羸马)
  • To judge with a shallow perspective(以輇测深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a small, simple, and unadorned carriage used in ancient times.
  • In classical texts, it is often used metaphorically to describe something of inferior quality or superficial understanding.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in classical Chinese literature and idioms.

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