韙 (wěi) - Correct & right

韙Tone 3

wěi ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

韙 · wěi

Correct;

right;

proper;

often used in classical Chinese to affirm what is proper or true.

Correctrightproper

Usage highlights

Considered correctDeem properAffirm as rightNot properGreat impropriety

Synonyms

  • 是— correct; right
  • 对— correct; yes
  • 正确— correct; accurate

Antonyms

  • 非— wrong; not
  • 错— mistake; error

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a correct statement (韙).
  • He spoke words that were considered right (韙).
  • To affirm what is proper (韙).

Collocations

  • Considered correct(韙)
  • Deem proper(韙)
  • Affirm as right(韙)
  • Not proper(不韙)
  • Great impropriety(大不韙)

Idioms

  • To commit a great impropriety(冒天下之大不韙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character, primarily used in formal or literary contexts.
  • Often appears in the fixed phrase '冒天下之大不韙' meaning to defy universal condemnation.
  • Reflects traditional values of propriety and correctness.

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