闐 (tián) - to fill & to be full

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tián ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

闐 · tián

to fill;

to be full;

bustling;

crowded;

sound of rumbling or galloping.

to fillto be fullbustling

Usage highlights

bustling and crowdedfilled with guestsnoisy and bustlingcrowded togetherfilled to the brimsound of galloping horses

Synonyms

  • 满— full; filled
  • 充— to fill; full
  • 喧— noisy; clamorous

Antonyms

  • 空— empty; hollow
  • 静— quiet; still
  • 寂— silent; lonely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The streets were bustling with people (车马骈阗).
  • The hall was filled with guests (宾客阗门).
  • The sound of drums filled the air (金鼓喧阗).
  • The market was crowded and noisy (市井喧阗).

Collocations

  • bustling and crowded(骈阗)
  • filled with guests(阗门)
  • noisy and bustling(喧阗)
  • crowded together(阗拥)
  • filled to the brim(阗溢)
  • sound of galloping horses(马嘶阗)

Idioms

  • Carriages side by side and streets filled(车马骈阗)
  • Guests fill the door(宾客阗门)
  • Gold drums clamorous(金鼓喧阗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe grand, bustling scenes or loud, resonant sounds.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of markets, celebrations, and gatherings in traditional texts.
  • The character conveys a sense of abundance, vibrancy, and energetic fullness.

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