轇 (jiāo) - intertwined, complicated, intricate & refers to something being complexly interwoven or entangled.

轇Tone 1

jiāo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

轇 · jiāo

intertwined, complicated, intricate;

refers to something being complexly interwoven or entangled.

intertwined, complicated, intricaterefers to something being complexly interwoven or entangled.

Usage highlights

intertwined and complicatedcomplicated disputeintricate branchescomplex and confusingentangled interestscomplicated situation

Synonyms

  • 纠— entangle, twist
  • 缠— twine, wind around
  • 纷— complicated, confused
  • 杂— mixed, complicated

Antonyms

  • 简— simple, brief
  • 单— single, simple
  • 明— clear, obvious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The plot of the story is intricate and complex (情节轇轕).
  • The branches of the ancient tree were intertwined (古树枝柯轇轕).
  • Their interests are deeply intertwined (他们的利益相互轇轕).
  • The legal case has many complicated aspects (案件轇轕不清).

Collocations

  • intertwined and complicated(轇轕)
  • complicated dispute(轇轕纷争)
  • intricate branches(轇轕的枝柯)
  • complex and confusing(轇轕不清)
  • entangled interests(利益轇轕)
  • complicated situation(局势轇轕)

Idioms

  • Complicated and intricate(轇轕不清)
  • Intertwined disputes(轇轕纷纭)
  • Complex and confusing situation(轇轕难解)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical literature.
  • It often describes complex relationships or situations that are difficult to unravel.
  • The character's complexity reflects its meaning of intricacy and entanglement.

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