簃
cheek; nourish; side room
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
small house beside a pavilion or tower (often used in the name of a study or studio)
archaicThis is an archaic or literary usage, typically found in classical texts or historical garden architecture descriptions.
The Yixuan (Nourishing Study) in this garden is where the owner reads books.
Ancient people often used 'Yi' to name their studies, taking the meaning of rest and nourishment.
noun
cheek; lower jaw
literaryAnatomical term, often used in literary or medical contexts.
Breaking into a smile (opening the cheeks to laugh).
To order people about by facial expression (using the chin to command and breath to dispatch).
verb
to nourish; to take care of one's health; to rest
Commonly used in set phrases describing retirement or self-care.
To take good care of oneself in old age (nourishing oneself to enjoy one's natural lifespan).
The Summer Palace (Garden of Nourishing Harmony) is an imperial garden.