郅 (zhì) - To reach the utmost & to attain the highest degree

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zhì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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郅 · zhì

To reach the utmost;

to attain the highest degree;

extremely;

most;

surname Zhi.

To reach the utmostto attain the highest degreeextremely

Usage highlights

Utmost prosperityPerfect governanceSurname ZhiExtreme flourishingReaching the zenithSupreme achievement

Synonyms

  • 极— extreme; utmost
  • 至— to reach; to arrive at
  • 顶— peak; top

Antonyms

  • 初— beginning; initial
  • 低— low
  • 末— end; final

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He reached the peak of his career (郅隆).
  • This represents the highest development (郅治).
  • The surname Zhi (郅) is relatively rare.
  • It signifies extreme prosperity (郅盛).

Collocations

  • Utmost prosperity(郅隆)
  • Perfect governance(郅治)
  • Surname Zhi(郅姓)
  • Extreme flourishing(郅盛)
  • Reaching the zenith(郅极)
  • Supreme achievement(郅功)

Idioms

  • Reaching the peak of prosperity(郅隆之世)
  • The era of perfect order(郅治之时)
  • Attaining the highest development(郅极之境)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe the highest state of development or governance, often in classical texts.
  • As a surname, it is uncommon but has historical roots in ancient China.

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