qiān

愆

Character · Noun · Verb

fault; transgression; to miss (a date)

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

fault; transgression; sin

literary

A classical literary term for a moral or personal failing, not used in modern spoken language.

Tā他
yī一
shēng生
jǐn谨
shèn慎
 ，
shǎo少
yǒu有
qiān愆
yóu尤
 。

He was cautious all his life, with few faults or blame.

Zhè这
shì是
tā他
de的
qián前
qiān愆
 ，
rú如
jīn今
yǐ已
wú无
fǎ法
mí弥
bǔ补
 。

This is his past transgression, and it can no longer be atoned for now.

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Yuàn愿
shén神
míng明
kuān宽
shù恕
wǒ我
de的
qiān愆
guò过
 。

May the gods forgive my transgressions.

2.

verb

to miss; to be delayed past (a time or date); to let pass

literary

Specifically refers to missing an appointed or proper time, often used in a classical context.

Tā他
yīn因
shì事
qiān愆
qī期
 ，
wèi未
néng能
fù赴
yuē约
 。

Due to an affair, he missed the appointed time and could not keep the appointment.

Huā花
qī期
yǐ已
qiān愆
 ，
shǎng赏
huā花
wú无
wàng望
 。

The flowering season has passed, so hoping to view the flowers is futile.

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Bù不
kě可
qiān愆
shí时
 ，
wù务
bì必
zhǔn准
shí时
 。

Do not miss the time; you must be punctual.