閚 (zhān) - To stand for a long time & to remain standing.

閚Tone 1

zhān ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

閚 · zhān

To stand for a long time;

to remain standing.

To stand for a long timeto remain standing.

Usage highlights

Stand for a long timeRemain standingStand waitingLongStand stillStand guard

Synonyms

  • 立— to stand
  • 站— to stand
  • 伫— to stand for a long time

Antonyms

  • 坐— to sit
  • 卧— to lie down
  • 跪— to kneel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood waiting for a long time (閚了很久).
  • The ancient tree has stood for centuries (古树閚立).
  • She remained standing throughout the ceremony (仪式中她一直閚着).

Collocations

  • Stand for a long time(閚立)
  • Remain standing(閚着)
  • Stand waiting(閚候)
  • Long-standing(閚久)
  • Stand still(閚定)
  • Stand guard(閚卫)

Idioms

  • Stand firm as a mountain(閚若泰山)
  • Stand tall and unyielding(閚立不屈)
  • Stand through wind and rain(风雨閚立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 閚 is a rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character combines the 'gate' radical 門 with 立 (to stand), suggesting standing at a gate or entrance.
  • It conveys a sense of enduring presence and steadfastness in classical literature.

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