諂 Stroke Order
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Information of 諂
Pinyin
chǎn
Radical
言
Strokes
15 strokes
Usage
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Definition
flatter / cajole
「諂」
1. To flatter; to ingratiate oneself.
- 奉承；獻媚。
- Example: ～媚。～佞。不～不驕。《説文•言部》：“諂，諛也。”
2. Definition:
- 諂 chǎn
- Part of speech: Verb
- (Phonetic compound. From "言" (yán) meaning speech, and "臽" (xiàn) indicating sound. Original meaning: to flatter, to cater to others’ wishes.) Same as the original meaning (English: adulate; flatter)
3. Quotes:
- 1. From "The Analects" (論語·學而): "Poor yet without flattery; rich yet without arrogance."
- 2. From "Mencius" (孟子·滕文公下): "With a smirk and flattering words, suffering in the summer fields."
- 3. From Wen Tianxiang's "Guide Record" (指南錄·後序): "Unfortunate that Lu Shimen conspired against me, while Jia Yuqing flattered from behind."
4. Examples:
- 諂臣 (subservient official; flattering minister)
- 諂言 (flattering words)