桓
ancient pillar; used in names; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 4 examplesnoun
ancient wooden pillar for measurement or marking
archaicRarely used in modern daily language, mostly appears in classical Chinese or historical texts.
The Rites of Zhou records: 'At the winter solstice, the shadow of the gnomon is 1.5 feet long, which is called the center of the earth. It is where heaven and earth meet, the four seasons intersect, wind and rain gather, and yin and yang harmonize. Then all things thrive, so a royal capital is built here, with a domain of a thousand li and planted boundaries. There are nine such vassal states, with the huang pillar as the marker.'
adjective
tall; majestic; imposing
literaryMostly used in classical Chinese literary works to describe a person's imposing appearance.
The great and virtuous are outstanding, the humble and upright are tall and imposing.
noun
surname
A common Chinese surname, mostly used as a family name in modern China.
Teacher Huan is our Chinese teacher.
Huan Wen was a famous powerful minister during the Eastern Jin Dynasty.