tuō

侻

Character · Adjective · Auxiliary verb

simple; appropriate

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

simple; uncomplicated; easy

literary

Describes something that is not complex or elaborate.

Qí其
zhèng政
tuō侻
yì易
 ，
qí其
mín民
chún淳
pǔ朴
 。

His governance is simple and easy, and his people are honest and simple.

Tuō侻
huà化
yì易
jiào教
 ，
shì事
bàn半
gōng功
bèi倍
 。

With simple transformation and easy teaching, one gets twice the result with half the effort.

2.

adjective

appropriate; proper; suitable

literary

Indicates that something fits the circumstances or requirements.

Chǔ处
zhì置
tuō侻
dàng当
 ，
rén人
jiē皆
xìn信
fú服
 。

It was handled appropriately, and everyone was convinced.

Qí其
yán言
tuō侻
yú于
lǐ理
 ，
gù故
zhòng众
rén人
cóng从
zhī之
 。

His words are appropriate to reason, so the multitude follows him.

3.

auxiliary verb

ought to; should

literary

Expresses obligation or necessity in classical contexts.

Tuō侻
xíng行
gǔ古
dào道
 ，
yǐ以
huà化
mín民
fēng风
 。

One ought to practice the ancient ways, in order to transform the customs of the people.

Jūn君
zǐ子
tuō侻
shèn慎
qí其
dú独
 。

The gentleman ought to be careful when alone.