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暌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
暌kuíopposed to; separated, remotevg, 13 strokes, radical 日
暌kuíin opposition tounknown, 13 strokes, radical 日
暌kuíseparated fromunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日
kuí(kui2) T2
  1. 1opposed to; separated, remote
  2. 2in opposition to
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March 24, 2026

暌kuí(kui2)

The character 暌 (kuí) refers to a state of being opposed or separated from something. It often conveys a sense of distance or opposition, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. This term can be used in various contexts, including relationships, ideas, or geographical locations.

Strokes13Radical日
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese philosophy, the concept of opposition is often discussed in the context of Yin and Yang, where balance is achieved through the interplay of opposing forces. The character 暌 can symbolize the philosophical idea of separation leading to a need for harmony.

Memory Tip

Imagine two people (representing the character's meaning of separation) standing on opposite sides of a river, each holding a kite (the phonetic component 'kuí') that they cannot fly together. This imagery helps connect the concept of being apart with the sound of the word.

Meanings of 暌

kuí(kui2)
1opposed to; separated, remote
2in opposition to
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About 暌

暌Simplified
13Strokes
日Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 暌 with similar-sounding characters that convey different meanings. It is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Phrases like '相暌' (xiāng kuí) can be used to express mutual separation.

HSK Study Tips

While 暌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is useful for advanced learners looking to enhance their understanding of literary texts. Students should focus on related characters that express opposition or separation, such as 反 (fǎn) and 分 (fēn).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 暌 with similar characters like 隔 (gé) or 违 (wéi), which have different meanings related to separation or opposition. For example, using 暌 in a context meant for 隔 would be incorrect; instead, use 隔 when referring to physical separation.

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Etymology of 暌

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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sun

Semantic (meaning)日
+
Phonetic (sound)癸
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Origin

暌 = 日 + 癸. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 暌

IDS Structure⿰日癸
暌Full Character
=
日Ri4
left
癸gui3
right
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How to say opposed to; separated, remote in Chinese

“opposed to; separated, remote” in Chinese is暌kuí

The character 暌 (kuí) refers to a state of being opposed or separated from something. It often conveys a sense of distance or opposition, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. This term can be used in various contexts, including relationships, ideas, or geographical locations.

When to use 暌

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 暌 with similar-sounding characters that convey different meanings. It is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Phrases like '相暌' (xiāng kuí) can be used to express mutual separation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 暌 with similar characters like 隔 (gé) or 违 (wéi), which have different meanings related to separation or opposition. For example, using 暌 in a context meant for 隔 would be incorrect; instead, use 隔 when referring to physical separation.

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Word Family of 暌

Words Containing This Character1
暌kuíin opposition to

Frequently Asked Questions about 暌

No, 暌 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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