韱 (xiān) - Thin, slender & fine

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xiān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

韱 · xiān

Thin, slender;

fine;

a type of wild onion or leek;

ancient name for a small state.

Thin, slenderfinea type of wild onion or leek

Usage highlights

Thin and slenderState of XianWild onionCut finelyXian people

Synonyms

  • 细— thin, fine
  • 纤— slender, fine
  • 薄— thin

Antonyms

  • 粗— thick, coarse
  • 厚— thick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The paper was cut into thin strips (切为韱).
  • Ancient texts mention the State of Xian (韱国).
  • The wild onion (韱) grows in mountainous regions.

Collocations

  • Thin and slender(韱细)
  • State of Xian(韱国)
  • Wild onion(韱葱)
  • Cut finely(切韱)
  • Xian people(韱人)

Idioms

  • As thin as a hair(细如发韱)
  • Cut into fine strips(切为韱缕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts as the name of a small state during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Used in classical literature to describe extreme thinness or fineness.
  • The character contains components related to metal and cutting, reflecting its meaning of fine division.

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