鱞 (guān) - Widower — refers to a man who has & specifically denotes an old widower.

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guān ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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鱞 · guān

Widower — refers to a man who has lost his spouse and remains unmarried;

specifically denotes an old widower.

Widower — refers to a man who hasspecifically denotes an old widower.

Usage highlights

WidowerWidowers and widowsLonely widowerWidowers, widows, orphans and the childlessOld widower

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He became a widower (鳏夫) after his wife passed away.
  • In ancient texts, old widowers were called guan (鳏寡).
  • The term appears in classical literature describing lonely old men (鳏寡孤独).

Collocations

  • Widower(鳏夫)
  • Widowers and widows(鳏寡)
  • Lonely widower(鳏居)
  • Widowers, widows, orphans and the childless(鳏寡孤独)
  • Old widower(老鳏)

Idioms

  • Widowers, widows, orphans and the childless(鳏寡孤独)
  • Living as a widower(鳏居终身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in classical Chinese to describe men who lost their wives, especially in older age.
  • Appears in Confucian texts discussing social welfare for vulnerable groups.
  • Often paired with 寡 (widow) to represent all who have lost spouses.

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