颛 (zhuān) - Zhuān — a surname & also means 'solemn', 'cautious', or refers to the

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zhuān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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颛 · zhuān

Zhuān — a surname;

also means 'solemn', 'cautious', or refers to the legendary emperor Zhuanxu.

Zhuān — a surnamealso means 'solemn', 'cautious', or refers to the

Usage highlights

Zhuanxu EmperorZhuan surnamesolemn and cautiousZhuan roofZhuan stateZhuan Yu

Synonyms

  • 专— specialized, focused (similar sound, different meaning)
  • 庄— solemn, dignified (similar meaning)

Antonyms

  • 随— casual, informal (opposite of solemn)
  • 肆— unrestrained, wanton (opposite of cautious)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Zhuan (颛姓).
  • The ancient emperor Zhuanxu (颛顼) was one of the Five Emperors.
  • She acted with solemn reverence (颛谨).
  • This is a Zhuan-style roof (颛甍).

Collocations

  • Zhuanxu Emperor(颛顼)
  • Zhuan surname(颛姓)
  • solemn and cautious(颛谨)
  • Zhuan roof(颛甍)
  • Zhuan state(颛国)
  • Zhuan Yu(颛臾 - ancient state)

Idioms

  • Zhuanxu's Calendar(颛顼历)
  • The Reign of Zhuanxu(颛顼之治)
  • Zhuan Yu's territory(颛臾之封)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the legendary emperor Zhuanxu, one of the Five Emperors in Chinese mythology.
  • Used as a surname with ancient origins, though relatively rare in modern times.
  • The character carries connotations of solemnity and reverence due to its imperial associations.

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