陿 (xiá) - Narrow — describes something that is constricted, tight, & often used in classical or literary contexts.

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xiá ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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陿 · xiá

Narrow — describes something that is constricted, tight, or limited in width;

often used in classical or literary contexts.

Narrow — describes something that is constricted, tight,often used in classical or literary contexts.

Usage highlights

Narrow and dangerousNarrow gorgeNarrow landNarrow and obstructedNarrowNarrow path

Synonyms

  • 窄— narrow (more common modern term)
  • 狹— narrow, confined
  • 隘— narrow, confined, pass

Antonyms

  • 寬— wide, broad
  • 廣— wide, extensive
  • 闊— broad, wide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path was extremely narrow (山陿).
  • They passed through a narrow gorge (陿谷).
  • The narrow strip of land was difficult to cultivate (陿地).
  • His perspective was narrow and limited (陿隘).

Collocations

  • Narrow and dangerous(陿險)
  • Narrow gorge(陿谷)
  • Narrow land(陿地)
  • Narrow and obstructed(陿塞)
  • Narrow-minded(陿隘)
  • Narrow path(陿路)

Idioms

  • Narrow and dangerous path(陿路險徑)
  • Narrow-minded and obstinate(陿隘固執)
  • Narrow and obstructed terrain(陿塞之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
  • Often used to describe difficult terrain in military or geographical contexts.
  • Less common in modern usage, where 窄 is more frequently used for 'narrow'.

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