錎 (xiàn) - To fall into a trap & to be ensnared

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xiàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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錎 · xiàn

To fall into a trap;

to be ensnared;

to sink into;

ancient term for a chariot part or axle cap.

To fall into a trapto be ensnaredto sink into

Usage highlights

Fall into trapVehicle axle capEnsnared by plotTrap and snareAxle end capChariot part

Synonyms

  • 陷— to sink into, to fall into
  • 阱— pitfall, trap
  • 套— trap, snare

Antonyms

  • 脱— to escape, to free oneself
  • 避— to avoid, to evade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He fell into the enemy's trap (陷入敌錎).
  • The vehicle's axle cap was damaged (车錎损坏).
  • They were ensnared by the scheme (被计谋所錎).

Collocations

  • Fall into trap(陷錎)
  • Vehicle axle cap(车錎)
  • Ensnared by plot(计錎)
  • Trap and snare(錎阱)
  • Axle end cap(轴錎)
  • Chariot part(兵车之錎)

Idioms

  • Fall into trap and snare(陷錎落阱)
  • Caught in net and trap(罗錎网阱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a metal cap or fitting on chariot axles in ancient Chinese vehicles.
  • Extended meaning of 'falling into a trap' derives from the concept of being caught or ensnared.
  • Appears in classical texts describing military traps and chariot warfare.

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