頠 (wěi) - Wěi — quiet & peaceful

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wěi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

頠 · wěi

Wěi — quiet;

peaceful;

tranquil;

describes a calm and gentle demeanor or appearance.

Wěi — quietpeacefultranquil

Usage highlights

Gentle and peacefulQuiet scholarTranquil expressionPeaceful atmosphereCalm demeanorSerene appearance

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 和— harmonious, gentle

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, impetuous
  • 急— urgent, hurried
  • 暴— violent, fierce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a gentle and peaceful demeanor (容貌頠頠).
  • The quiet scholar (頠士) meditated in the garden.
  • His tranquil expression (頠容) put everyone at ease.
  • The peaceful atmosphere (頠和) of the temple was soothing.

Collocations

  • Gentle and peaceful(頠頠)
  • Quiet scholar(頠士)
  • Tranquil expression(頠容)
  • Peaceful atmosphere(頠和)
  • Calm demeanor(頠态)
  • Serene appearance(頠貌)

Idioms

  • Gentle and dignified(頠頠有仪)
  • Calm and composed(頠然自若)
  • Peaceful and content(頠頠自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing refined, gentle qualities.
  • Often used to depict the ideal demeanor of a scholar or gentleman in traditional culture.
  • Represents the Confucian virtue of maintaining composure and gentleness.

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