顗 (yǐ) - Yi — dignified, solemn, composed & respectful and tranquil demeanor

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顗 · yǐ

Yi — dignified, solemn, composed;

respectful and tranquil demeanor;

used in classical texts to describe noble bearing.

Yi — dignified, solemn, composedrespectful and tranquil demeanorused in classical texts to describe noble bearing.

Usage highlights

Dignified composureSolemn demeanorTranquil bearingRespectful appearanceComposed mannerNoble posture

Synonyms

  • 庄— solemn, dignified
  • 肃— respectful, solemn
  • 俨— solemn, dignified

Antonyms

  • 嬉— playful, frivolous
  • 狎— familiar, disrespectful
  • 肆— unrestrained, wanton

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried himself with dignified composure (顗然).
  • The scholar maintained a solemn demeanor (顗顗).
  • Ancient texts describe the sage's tranquil bearing (顗尔).

Collocations

  • Dignified composure(顗然)
  • Solemn demeanor(顗顗)
  • Tranquil bearing(顗尔)
  • Respectful appearance(顗貌)
  • Composed manner(顗仪)
  • Noble posture(顗姿)

Idioms

  • Dignified and composed(顗然自得)
  • Solemn and respectful(顗顗翼翼)
  • Tranquil and dignified(顗尔雍容)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the dignified bearing of scholars and nobility.
  • Reflects Confucian values of proper demeanor and composed behavior.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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