輒 (zhé) - Always, often, then & immediately

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zhé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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輒 · zhé

Always, often, then;

immediately;

a chariot part (side board);

used in classical Chinese to mean 'then' or 'always'.

Always, often, thenimmediatelya chariot part (side board)

Usage highlights

AlwaysImmediatelyOftenThenChariot side boardRashly

Synonyms

  • 常— often, frequently
  • 即— immediately, then
  • 便— then, thereupon

Antonyms

  • 偶— occasionally, rarely
  • 罕— seldom, rarely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He always agrees with whatever is said (动辄得咎).
  • She would immediately get angry at small things (辄怒).
  • The ancient text uses it to mean 'then' (浅尝辄止).
  • This chariot part was essential for stability (车辄).

Collocations

  • Always(动辄)
  • Immediately(辄便)
  • Often(每辄)
  • Then(辄)
  • Chariot side board(车辄)
  • Rashly(轻辄)

Idioms

  • Liable to get into trouble(动辄得咎)
  • Stop after gaining a little knowledge(浅尝辄止)
  • Act without due consideration(辄行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the side boards of a chariot in ancient China.
  • Evolved to mean 'always' or 'then' in classical Chinese, indicating habitual action.
  • Commonly used in classical literature and formal writing.

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