櫆
Big Dipper; chief; large
Meanings
4 senses · 7 examplesnoun
the Big Dipper (star constellation)
literaryA classical, literary term referring to the constellation known as the Big Dipper. It is the source of many extended meanings.
Ancient stargazers often used the Big Dipper to guide their direction.
There are records about the Big Dipper in the "Records of the Grand Historian".
noun
chief; leader; head
formalExtended meaning from being the "head" or "first" star of the constellation. Often used in titles or to denote someone who is the best.
He is the chief of our department.
He won first place in the competition.
adjective
tall and big; stalwart
formalDescribes a person's physique as imposing and large in stature.
That general has a stalwart build.
He grew up to be tall, big, and strong.
noun
ghost; specter (in folklore)
literaryIn some folktales and superstitions, 魁 can refer to a leading or powerful ghost or demon.
Legend has it that mountain specters haunt the mountains.