妸
large hill; to flatter; ejiao
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
large hill; mound; mausoleum
literaryLiterary or historical usage. Often seen in classical texts referring to large earth mounds or imperial burial mounds.
Mount Tai towers high, looked up to by the state of Lu; possessing Gui and Meng, it extends far to the great east.
The imperial mounds are magnificent, with dense pine and cypress trees.
verb
to flatter; to fawn upon; to curry favor with
formalUsually appears in compound words like 阿谀 (ēyú) or 阿附 (ēfù). Carries a negative connotation of insincere praise or sycophantic behavior.
He never flatters or toadies to his superiors.
This person is accustomed to currying favor with the powerful and wealthy, completely without principles.
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Uprightness and refusal to curry favor are qualities that judges should possess.
noun
ejiao; donkey-hide gelatin (traditional Chinese medicine)
technicalSpecifically refers to a traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey hide, originally produced in Dong'e County, Shandong. Always appears as 阿胶 (ējiāo).
Ejiao is an excellent medicine for enriching blood and nourishing the complexion.
Dong'e County in Shandong is famous for its abundant production of ejiao.