闂 (hòng) - To argue & to dispute

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hòng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

闂 · hòng

To argue;

to dispute;

to quarrel.

Also used in classical Chinese for 'to blame' or 'to reproach'.

To argueto disputeto quarrel. Also used in classical Chinese for

Usage highlights

To argueTo quarrelTo disputeTo blameInternal strifeTo reproach

Synonyms

  • 吵— to quarrel, to make noise
  • 争— to dispute, to contend
  • 辩— to debate, to argue

Antonyms

  • 和— harmony, peace
  • 谐— harmonious
  • 睦— friendly, amicable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They often argue over trivial matters (为小事而闂).
  • The couple had a quarrel last night (昨晚夫妻闂了一场).
  • He was blamed for his negligence (他因疏忽而受到闂).

Collocations

  • To argue(闂论)
  • To quarrel(争闂)
  • To dispute(辩闂)
  • To blame(责闂)
  • Internal strife(内闂)
  • To reproach(诘闂)

Idioms

  • Family disputes bring no prosperity(家无闂财)
  • To argue over trifles(鸡毛蒜皮之闂)
  • Internal strife weakens the state(内闂则国弱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 闂 is composed of 門 (door/gate) and 各 (each/separate), suggesting people standing at separate gates arguing.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, harmony is highly valued, and arguments (闂) are generally seen as disruptive to social order.
  • This character appears more frequently in classical texts than in modern usage, where 吵 or 争 are more common for 'quarrel'.

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