璅
rope; search; demand; petty (lit.)
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
large rope; cable; chain
Often used in compounds referring to binding or pulling.
The boat was secured to the dock with an iron chain.
This rope is very sturdy.
verb
to search; to seek; to explore
Used for seeking something concrete or abstract.
The expedition team searched their way through the dense forest.
We need to explore new solutions.
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verb
to demand; to ask for; to extort
Often implies an insistent or forceful request.
He demanded excessively high fees.
The kidnappers extorted a million in ransom money.
adjective
dull; uninteresting; lonely
Used in compound words describing lack of interest or loneliness.
He lives in solitude, rarely interacting with others.
This article is extremely dull to read.
adjective
(literary) same as 琐; petty; trivial; fragmentary
literaryClassical Chinese usage, often used in the phrase 索屑.
In classical texts, 'suo' is interchangeable with 'suo', meaning trivial or petty.
Such trivial matters are not worth mentioning.
noun
(surname) Suo
Mr. Suo is my mentor.