耽 Stroke Order

耽 [dān] Meaning: 1. Indulge, be absorbed in. 2. Delay. In Detail: 1. Indulge, be absorbed in: 耽乐 (indulge in pleasure). 2. Delay: 耽误 (to delay), 耽搁 (to hold up). Additional Information: 形: The original meaning refers to ears that are large and drooping. 造字法: The character is a phonetic compound, combining "耳" (ear) and "冘" (yín) for the sound. Examples: 1. 《淮南子·地形》: "夸父耽耳": The phrase indicates that Kua Fu's ears droop down to his shoulders. 2. 又如: 耽毵 (the appearance of long, drooping hair). Expanded Meanings: 1. Indulge: - Example: 《诗·卫风·氓》: "于嗟女兮，无与士耽" (Oh dear lady, do not indulge with the gentleman). - Example: "士之耽兮", which means to indulge in pleasure. - Example: "妻子好合，如鼓瑟琴，兄弟既翕，和乐且耽" (Husbands and wives get along like playing music together, while brothers are harmonious and enjoy). - Example: "耽于女乐，不顾国政，则亡国之祸也" (Indulging in womanly pleasures without regard for state affairs will lead to national disaster). 2. Take on: - Example: 《红楼梦》: "我要及时就死，又耽不起吞金服毒的" (I want to die quickly, I cannot afford to take on the burden of taking poison). - Example: 耽险 (to bear risks). 3. Be keen on: - Example: "你本身做亭长，耽几盏酒" (You are the pavilion leader; be fond of a few cups of wine). - Examples: - 耽好 (have a particular liking); - 耽尚 (revere and love). 4. Delay: - Examples: - 耽搁 (to delay); - 耽误 (to make a mistake or be late); - 耽迟 (to delay further).