轸 (zhěn) - Zhen — a crossboard at the rear of & grief, sorrow

轸Tone 3

zhěn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 车

丈志

轸 · zhěn

Zhen — a crossboard at the rear of an ancient carriage;

grief, sorrow;

one of the 28 constellations in Chinese astronomy;

a unit of measurement.

Zhen — a crossboard at the rear ofgrief, sorrowone of the 28 constellations in Chinese astronomy

Usage highlights

Deep concernZhen constellationCarriage crossboardTo grieve and pityZhen starTo be deeply worried

Synonyms

  • 悲— sorrow, sadness
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 忧— worry, concern

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage's crossboard (轸) was ornately carved.
  • He felt deep sorrow (轸念) for the victims.
  • Zhen is one of the 28 lunar mansions (二十八宿之一).
  • Ancient texts mention a unit of land measurement called zhen (轸).

Collocations

  • Deep concern(轸念)
  • Zhen constellation(轸宿)
  • Carriage crossboard(车轸)
  • To grieve and pity(轸恤)
  • Zhen star(轸星)
  • To be deeply worried(轸怀)

Idioms

  • To be deeply concerned about the people's suffering(轸念民瘼)
  • To grieve and show compassion(轸恤哀怜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese astronomy, Zhen (轸) is the 28th and final lunar mansion, associated with the Vermilion Bird of the South.
  • The character's 'sorrow' meaning derives from the idea of a carriage turning back, symbolizing regret or concern.
  • Used in classical texts to denote a unit of area, though this usage is now obsolete.

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