顓 (zhuān) - Zhuān — ancient place name & respectful

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zhuān ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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顓 · zhuān

Zhuān — ancient place name;

respectful;

cautious;

earnest;

used in historical names and terms.

Zhuān — ancient place namerespectfulcautious

Usage highlights

Zhuanxu EmperorZhuan YuZhuan ZhuEarnest and cautiousSolemn and respectful

Synonyms

  • 专— specialized; focused (shares similar sound and meaning of concentration)
  • 谨— cautious; careful (similar in meaning of earnestness)

Antonyms

  • 肆— wanton; unbridled (opposite of cautious and respectful)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Zhuanxu Emperor (颛顼帝) was one of the Five Emperors.
  • He studied the history of Zhuanxu (颛顼史).
  • This term appears in classical texts (颛字).

Collocations

  • Zhuanxu Emperor(颛顼)
  • Zhuan Yu(颛臾)
  • Zhuan Zhu(专诸)
  • Earnest and cautious(颛谨)
  • Solemn and respectful(颛庄)

Idioms

  • Zhuanxu's Calendar(颛顼历)
  • Zhuanxu's Virtue(颛顼之德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to the legendary emperor Zhuanxu, one of the Five Emperors in Chinese mythology.
  • The character conveys a sense of antiquity, respect, and solemnity, often used in classical contexts.
  • It appears in historical texts and names, reflecting its deep cultural roots.

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