艅
in; at; to; for; than
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplespreposition
in; at; on (indicating time or location)
formalUsed to indicate a specific point in time or space. Formal/literary register.
He was born in Beijing.
The meeting will be held tomorrow.
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In the silence, one hears the thunderclap.
preposition
to; toward (indicating direction)
formalIndicates direction of movement or orientation.
Asking the way from a blind person (asking help from one who cannot give it).
Dedicated to scientific research.
preposition
for; to (indicating indirect object)
formalIntroduces the recipient of an action.
Happy to help others.
To shift the blame onto others.
preposition
than (indicating comparison)
formalUsed in comparative constructions, often in formal or literary contexts.
Heavier than Mount Tai (of great significance).
Indigo blue is extracted from the indigo plant but is bluer than the plant itself (the student surpasses the master).
preposition
by; through; from (indicating passive agent)
formalUsed in passive constructions, equivalent to 被 or 由 in modern Chinese. Very formal.
Limited by my level, there must be errors in the text.
This movie is highly praised by the audience.
verb
to go to; to arrive at
archaicArchaic/literary usage as a verb.
This young lady goes to her new home, fitting well with her family.