礃
grow; increase; elder; leader
Meanings
6 senses · 14 examplesverb
to grow; to develop
Used for living things, rust, or abstract growth.
The child has grown taller.
This tree is growing very fast.
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Iron will rust.
verb
to increase; to enhance; to gain
Often used with skills, knowledge, or strength.
We need to broaden our horizons.
A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.
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He has gained strength recently.
noun
elder; senior person
Refers to people of advanced age or higher generational status.
He is an elder in the family.
We should respect our elders.
adjective
eldest; first in order of birth
Used to describe the first-born child.
He is the eldest son.
The eldest daughter took on more responsibility.
noun
chief; head; leader
Used for titles of leadership positions.
He is our department minister.
The principal delivered a speech.
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The senior commander inspected the troops.
verb
to give birth to; to deliver
dialectRegional or dialectal usage, less common than 生.
She gave birth to a girl for her first child.