庶
numerous; common people; collateral branch
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
numerous; many; various
literaryUsed to describe a large quantity or number of things.
This store manages a great variety of goods.
The fertile land nurtured the people here.
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Numerous flowers are blooming in the garden, extremely beautiful.
He created numerous profits for the company.
Ancient emperors possessed numerous wealth and power.
noun
common people; the masses; civilians
literaryRefers to ordinary people, especially in ancient contexts.
Ancient rulers should care about the lives of common people.
This official often visits incognito to understand the sufferings of common people.
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Water can carry a boat, but can also capsize it; the power of the common people cannot be ignored.
The quality of policies directly affects the well-being of common people.
Although he was born into nobility, he cared about the common people.
noun
surname
Used when referring to the surname Shu.
One of my classmates has the surname Shu.
Mr. Shu is the legal advisor of our company.
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The Shu family has a long history.
Do you know Miss Shu? She is the new teacher.
The surname Shu is not common in China.
adjective
collateral (in feudal system); not in direct line
literaryUsed in traditional Chinese family hierarchy to refer to collateral branches.
In the ancient patriarchal system, children born to concubines had lower status.
Although he was a concubine's son, he was more talented than the legitimate son.
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This family strictly distinguished between legitimate and collateral lines.
Children born to concubines had restrictions in terms of inheritance.
In the patriarchal system, collateral branches usually could not inherit the main family property.
adverb
possibly; perhaps; probably;庶几
literaryA literary adverb indicating possibility or near accomplishment.
Taking these measures will possibly avoid misunderstanding.
With effort, we might achieve the goal.
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Acting this way will probably not lead to mistakes.
Reading more books can possibly broaden one's horizons.
After implementing reform measures, economic pressure might be alleviated.