飬 (juàn) - To nourish, to rear, to support & an archaic variant form of 養 (yǎng) meaning

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juàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

飬 · juàn

To nourish, to rear, to support;

an archaic variant form of 養 (yǎng) meaning 'to raise' or 'to provide for'.

To nourish, to rear, to supportan archaic variant form of 養 (yǎng) meaning

Usage highlights

Nourish parentsRaise childrenSupport familyProvide for eldersFoster virtueCultivate oneself

Synonyms

  • 養— to nourish, to raise, to support
  • 育— to rear, to educate
  • 飼— to feed, to raise (animals)

Antonyms

  • 棄— to abandon, to discard
  • 餓— to starve

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To nourish one's parents (飬父母).
  • To rear children (飬子).
  • To support a family (飬家).

Collocations

  • Nourish parents(飬父母)
  • Raise children(飬子)
  • Support family(飬家)
  • Provide for elders(飬老)
  • Foster virtue(飬德)
  • Cultivate oneself(飬身)

Idioms

  • Nourish the body and cultivate virtue(飬身修德)
  • Support parents in their old age(飬老送终)
  • Foster talent and accumulate virtue(飬才积德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an ancient variant of 養 (yǎng), reflecting the high cultural value placed on filial piety and caring for one's family.
  • In classical texts, it appears in contexts related to Confucian virtues of supporting parents and nurturing character.
  • As a variant character, it's primarily encountered in historical documents rather than modern usage.

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