迵 (dòng) - penetrating, thoroughgoing & to pass through

迵Tone 4

dòng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

迵 · dòng

penetrating, thoroughgoing;

to pass through;

to reach everywhere

penetrating, thoroughgoingto pass throughto reach everywhere

Usage highlights

penetrating understandingthorough comprehensioncomplete knowledgepervasive influenceall

Synonyms

  • 通— to pass through; to connect
  • 达— to reach; to attain
  • 彻— thorough; penetrating

Antonyms

  • 阻— to obstruct; to block
  • 塞— to clog; to stop up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The meaning of this character is penetrating (迵达).
  • It describes something that reaches everywhere (迵彻).
  • The ancient usage refers to thorough understanding (迵晓).

Collocations

  • penetrating understanding(迵达)
  • thorough comprehension(迵彻)
  • complete knowledge(迵晓)
  • pervasive influence(迵及)
  • all-pervading(迵通)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Appears in classical texts and philosophical works describing profound understanding.
  • The character combines the 'walk' radical (辶) with 'same' (同), suggesting movement that reaches everywhere equally.

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