颋 (tǐng) - Straight, upright & proper, correct

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颋 · tǐng

Straight, upright;

proper, correct;

dignified appearance.

Straight, uprightproper, correctdignified appearance.

Usage highlights

Upright and straightProper and correctDignified appearanceHold head highStately postureRighteous conduct

Synonyms

  • 直— straight, upright
  • 正— correct, proper
  • 端— proper, upright

Antonyms

  • 曲— crooked, bent
  • 歪— askew, crooked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He maintained an upright posture (身姿颋直).
  • The official was known for his integrity (品行颋正).
  • She held her head high with dignity (颋首而立).

Collocations

  • Upright and straight(颋直)
  • Proper and correct(颋正)
  • Dignified appearance(颋容)
  • Hold head high(颋首)
  • Stately posture(颋姿)
  • Righteous conduct(颋行)

Idioms

  • Upright and dignified(颋然屹立)
  • Maintain proper conduct(持身颋正)
  • Walk with dignified bearing(颋步前行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character conveys positive qualities of moral uprightness and proper demeanor.
  • Often used in classical contexts to describe dignified bearing and correct behavior.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains classical elegance in naming contexts.

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