頲 (tǐng) - Straight & upright

頲Tone 3

tǐng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

頲 · tǐng

Straight;

upright;

describes something that is erect or stands straight.

Straightuprightdescribes something that is erect or stands straight.

Usage highlights

Upright postureStand straightStraight backErect poleUpright character

Synonyms

  • 直— straight
  • 挺— erect, straight
  • 正— upright, correct

Antonyms

  • 弯— bent, curved
  • 曲— crooked, bent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tree stands straight (頲立).
  • He has an upright posture (身姿頲直).
  • The tower rises straight into the sky (高塔頲入云霄).

Collocations

  • Upright posture(頲直)
  • Stand straight(頲立)
  • Straight back(頲背)
  • Erect pole(頲杆)
  • Upright character(頲格)

Idioms

  • Stand tall and straight(頲然屹立)
  • Upright and unyielding(頲直不阿)
  • Straight as an arrow(頲如箭杆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It carries connotations of moral uprightness and physical straightness.
  • Often used in classical or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

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