閔 (mǐn) - Min — a surname & to commiserate, to pity

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mǐn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

閔 · mǐn

Min — a surname;

to commiserate, to pity;

also refers to the state of Min during the Zhou dynasty.

Min — a surnameto commiserate, to pityalso refers to the state of Min during

Usage highlights

Surname MinFeel compassionShow pityMin stateMin clanMin family

Synonyms

  • 悯— to pity, to sympathize
  • 愍— to pity, to commiserate

Antonyms

  • 憎— to hate, to detest
  • 恶— to dislike, to loathe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Min (姓闵).
  • I feel compassion for the orphan (闵惜孤儿).
  • The Min area was an ancient state (闵国).
  • She expressed sympathy for his plight (表示闵悯).

Collocations

  • Surname Min(闵姓)
  • Feel compassion(闵惜)
  • Show pity(闵悯)
  • Min state(闵国)
  • Min clan(闵氏)
  • Min family(闵家)

Idioms

  • The disciple Min Ziqian(闵子骞)
  • Compassionate and sorrowful(闵恻之心)
  • Lamenting the times and pitying the people(闵时悯俗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Min is a Chinese surname with origins in the state of Min during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The character carries connotations of compassion and commiseration in classical usage.
  • Min Ziqian was one of Confucius' most prominent disciples, known for his filial piety.

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