jiǎn

戬

Character · Verb · NounTraditional翦

to cut off; to exterminate; blessing

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to cut off; to exterminate; to eradicate

literary

A classical/literary term meaning to eliminate or wipe out, often used in historical or formal texts.

Wáng王
shī师
jiǎn翦
chú除
pàn叛
jūn军
 ，
píng平
dìng定
sì四
fāng方
 。

The royal army exterminated the rebels and pacified the realm.

Jiǎn翦
miè灭
qún群
xiōng凶
 ，
yǐ以
ān安
shè社
jì稷
 。

To eradicate the multitude of villains in order to secure the state.

2.

noun

blessing; good fortune; happiness

archaic

An archaic, auspicious meaning of the character, rarely used in modern language except in classical contexts or historical names.

Tiān天
cì赐
zhī之
jiǎn翦
 ，
shì世
dài代
yǒng永
chāng昌
 。

The blessing bestowed by heaven brings eternal prosperity to generations.

Cǐ此
míng名
qǔ取
 “
jiǎn翦
 ”
zì字
 ，
yù寓
yì意
jí吉
xiáng祥
 。

This name uses the character '翦', implying auspiciousness.