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后代 (hòu dài) — Chinese word meaning

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后代 (hòu dài) is a Chinese word: descendants. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 后代

名 míng noun

descendants

我们要为后代保护环境。

wǒ men yào wèi hòu dài bǎo hù huán jìng

We must protect the environment for our descendants.

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Word breakdown

后 hòu — later, future, coming after

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  • 6 最后 zuì hòu — final, last HSK 3
    • 最 most, superlative degree marker
    • 后 after, behind, later
    Example

    最后，我想说声谢谢大家。

    zuì hòu wǒ xiǎng shuō shēng xiè xie dà jiā

    Finally, I want to say thank you to everyone.

  • 7 然后 rán hòu — then HSK 3
    • 然 so, thus, in this way
    • 后 after, afterwards
    Example

    我先吃饭，然后去学校。

    wǒ xiān chī fàn rán hòu qù xué xiào

    I'll eat first, then go to school.

  • 8 之后 zhī hòu — after HSK 4
    • 之 classical linking particle connecting to the temporal concept
    • 后 after, later (provides the temporal meaning)
    Example

    毕业之后他去了北京工作。

    bì yè zhī hòu tā qù le běi jīng gōng zuò

    After graduation, he went to Beijing to work.

  • 9 今后 jīn hòu — from now on HSK 4
    • 今 now, present
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    今后我会更加努力学习。

    jīn hòu wǒ huì gèng jiā nǔ lì xué xí

    From now on I will study even harder.

  • 10 前后 qián hòu — front and back; before and after; around HSK 4
    • 前 front; before (represents the earlier part or beginning)
    • 后 back; after (represents the later part or end)
    Example

    这件事前后花了三个月时间。

    zhè jiàn shì qián hòu huā le sān gè yuè shí jiān

    This matter took around three months in total.

  • 11 后悔 hòu huǐ — regret HSK 4
    • 后 after, later (indicating retrospection)
    • 悔 regret, remorse
    Example

    我后悔当时没有听你的建议。

    wǒ hòu huǐ dāng shí méi yǒu tīng nǐ de jiàn yì

    I regret not listening to your advice at that time.

  • 12 先后 xiān hòu — successively, one after another HSK 5
    • 先 first, earlier
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    学生们先后发表了自己的意见。

    xué shēng men xiān hòu fā biǎo le zì jǐ de yì jiàn

    The students expressed their opinions one after another.

  • 13 后果 hòu guǒ — consequence HSK 5
    • 后 after, later (what comes after)
    • 果 result, outcome (the fruit or product)
    Example

    你要考虑这个决定的后果。

    nǐ yào kǎo lǜ zhè ge jué dìng de hòu guǒ

    You need to consider the consequences of this decision.

  • 14 此后 cǐ hòu — after this, hereafter HSK 5
    • 此 this (reference point in time)
    • 后 after, later (temporal succession)
    Example

    此后他再也没有回过家乡。

    cǐ hòu tā zài yě méi yǒu huí guò jiā xiāng

    After this, he never returned to his hometown.

  • 15 背后 bèi hòu — behind HSK 5
    • 背 back (rear side)
    • 后 behind (spatial position to the rear)
    Example

    他背后有一个人。

    tā bèi hòu yǒu yí gè rén

    There is a person behind him.

  • 16 随后 suí hòu — afterwards HSK 5
    • 随 following, along with (indicates sequence)
    • 后 after, later (indicates temporal succession)
    Example

    他吃完饭，随后去散步了。

    tā chī wán fàn suí hòu qù sàn bù le

    He finished eating, then went for a walk.

  • 17 事后 shì hòu — afterwards, after the event HSK 6
    • 事 event, matter, affair
    • 后 after, behind
    Example

    事后他才意识到自己的错误。

    shì hòu tā cái yì shí dào zì jǐ de cuò wù

    Only afterwards did he realize his mistake.

  • 18 后人 hòu rén — descendants HSK 6
    • 后 later, after (in time)
    • 人 people, person
    Example

    后人会记住他的贡献。

    hòu rén huì jì zhù tā de gòng xiàn

    Later generations will remember his contributions.

  • 19 后期 hòu qī — later stage HSK 6
    • 后 later, after
    • 期 period, stage
    Example

    这个项目已经进入后期阶段。

    zhè ge xiàng mù yǐ jīng jìn rù hòu qī jiē duàn

    This project has already entered the later stage.

  • 20 后者 hòu zhě — the latter HSK 6
    • 后 latter, later, after
    • 者 one (nominalizing particle)
    Example

    我喜欢猫和狗，但更喜欢后者。

    wǒ xǐ huan māo hé gǒu dàn gèng xǐ huan hòu zhě

    I like cats and dogs, but I prefer the latter.

  • 21 后退 hòu tuì — to move backward HSK 6
    • 后 backward, back (direction)
    • 退 retreat, withdraw (movement)
    Example

    请后退一步，让别人先过。

    qǐng hòu tuì yī bù ràng bié rén xiān guò

    Please step back and let others pass first.

  • 22 往后 wǎng hòu — from now on HSK 6
    • 往 towards (future time)
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    往后我们要更加努力。

    wǎng hòu wǒ men yào gèng jiā nǔ lì

    From now on we need to work harder.

  • 23 日后 rì hòu — in the future HSK 6
    • 日 day (temporal aspect)
    • 后 after, later (future direction)
    Example

    日后请多多关照。

    rì hòu qǐng duō duō guān zhào

    Please take care of me in the future.

  • 24 落后 luò hòu — to fall behind HSK 6
    • 落 to fall, to lag
    • 后 behind, after
    Example

    我们不能落后于时代。

    wǒ men bù néng luò hòu yú shí dài

    We cannot fall behind the times.

  • 25 过后 guò hòu — afterwards HSK 6
    • 过 to pass through (time/event)
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    他吃完饭过后就去散步了。

    tā chī wán fàn guò hòu jiù qù sàn bù le

    After he finished eating, he went for a walk.

  • 26 争先恐后 zhēng xiān kǒng hòu — eagerly rush forward HSK 7
    • 争 compete, strive
    • 先 first, ahead
    • 恐 fear
    • 后 last, behind
    Example

    学生们争先恐后地举手回答问题。

    xué shēng men zhēng xiān kǒng hòu de jǔ shǒu huí dá wèn tí

    Students eagerly rush forward to raise their hands to answer the question.

  • 27 前赴后继 qián fù hòu jì — to advance wave upon wave HSK 7
    • 前 front, forward (those who go first)
    • 赴 to rush to, to go forward (courageously)
    • 后 behind, after (those who follow)
    • 继 to continue, to succeed (the mission)
    Example

    革命烈士前赴后继，为国家独立献出生命。

    gé mìng liè shì qián fù hòu jì wèi guó jiā dú lì xiàn chū shēng mìng

    Revolutionary martyrs advanced wave upon wave, sacrificing their lives for national independence.

  • 28 后世 hòu shì — later generations HSK 7
    • 后 later, after
    • 世 generation, era
    Example

    我们要为后世保护好环境。

    wǒ men yào wèi hòu shì bǎo hù hǎo huán jìng

    We must protect the environment well for future generations.

  • 29 后勤 hòu qín — logistics HSK 7
    • 后 rear, back (support from behind)
    • 勤 service, work, duty
    Example

    这个部门负责公司的后勤工作。

    zhè ge bù mén fù zé gōng sī de hòu qín gōng zuò

    This department is responsible for the company's logistics work.

  • 30 后台 hòu tái — backstage HSK 7
    • 后 back, behind
    • 台 stage, platform
    Example

    演员们在后台准备表演。

    yǎn yuán men zài hòu tái zhǔn bèi biǎo yǎn

    The actors are preparing for the performance backstage.

  • 31 后备 hòu bèi — reserve HSK 7
    • 后 back, later, subsequent
    • 备 prepared, ready, in reserve
    Example

    他是球队的后备队员。

    tā shì qiú duì de hòu bèi duì yuán

    He is a reserve player on the team.

  • 32 后备箱 hòu bèi xiāng — trunk (boot) HSK 7
    • 后 rear, back (indicates location at the back of vehicle)
    • 备 reserve, storage (suggests a space for storing items)
    • 箱 box, compartment (indicates an enclosed storage space)
    Example

    请把行李放在后备箱里。

    qǐng bǎ xíng li fàng zài hòu bèi xiāng lǐ

    Please put the luggage in the trunk.

  • 33 后盾 hòu dùn — backing HSK 7
    • 后 behind, rear, backing
    • 盾 shield, protection
    Example

    有你做我的后盾，我什么都不怕。

    yǒu nǐ zuò wǒ de hòu dùn wǒ shén me dōu bù pà

    With you as my backing, I fear nothing.

  • 34 后续 hòu xù — subsequent HSK 7
    • 后 after, later (temporal sequence)
    • 续 continue, follow (continuation)
    Example

    我们需要等待后续通知。

    wǒ men xū yào děng dài hòu xù tōng zhī

    We need to wait for subsequent notification.

  • 35 后裔 hòu yì — descendants HSK 7
    • 后 later generations, those who come after
    • 裔 descendants, offspring
    Example

    我们都是炎黄后裔。

    wǒ men dōu shì yán huáng hòu yì

    We are all descendants of Yan and Huang.

  • 36 后遗症 hòu yí zhèng — sequela, aftereffect, complication HSK 7
    • 后 after, subsequent
    • 遗 remaining, left behind
    • 症 symptom, condition, disease
    Example

    这次事故给他留下了严重的后遗症。

    zhè cì shì gù gěi tā liú xià le yán zhòng de hòu yí zhèng

    This accident left him with serious aftereffects.

  • 37 后顾之忧 hòu gù zhī yōu — worries about the future; future troubles HSK 7
    • 后 rear; behind; what's left behind
    • 顾 look back at; be concerned about
    • 之 possessive particle (classical)
    • 忧 worry; anxiety; concern
    Example

    有了稳定的工作,他就没有后顾之忧了。

    yǒu le wěn dìng de gōng zuò tā jiù méi yǒu hòu gù zhī yōu le

    With a stable job, he no longer has worries about the future.

  • 38 幕后 mù hòu — behind the scenes HSK 7
    • 幕 curtain (theatrical screen separating audience from backstage)
    • 后 behind (indicating position behind the curtain)
    Example

    她在幕后默默工作了很多年。

    tā zài mù hòu mò mò gōng zuò le hěn duō nián

    She has been working quietly behind the scenes for many years.

  • 39 思前想后 sī qián xiǎng hòu — think over and over HSK 7
    • 思 think (about the past)
    • 前 before, what came earlier
    • 想 think (about the future)
    • 后 after, what comes later
    Example

    我思前想后，决定接受这份工作。

    wǒ sī qián xiǎng hòu jué dìng jiē shòu zhè fèn gōng zuò

    I thought it over and over, and decided to accept this job.

  • 40 滞后 zhì hòu — lag behind HSK 7
    • 滞 stagnant, blocked, delayed
    • 后 behind, after
    Example

    经济发展滞后于社会需求。

    jīng jì fā zhǎn zhì hòu yú shè huì xū qiú

    Economic development lags behind social needs.

  • 41 皇后 huáng hòu — empress HSK 7
    • 皇 imperial, emperor
    • 后 empress, queen consort
    Example

    皇后在宫中享有很高的地位。

    huáng hòu zài gōng zhōng xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de dì wèi

    The empress enjoyed a high status in the palace.

  • 42 稍后 shāo hòu — in a moment HSK 7
    • 稍 slightly, a bit (indicates a short amount of time)
    • 后 later, after (indicates future time)
    Example

    我稍后给你打电话。

    wǒ shāo hòu gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà

    I'll call you in a moment.

  • 43 马后炮 mǎ hòu pào — belated advice; Monday morning quarterback; hindsight wisdom HSK 7
    • 马 horse (chess piece)
    • 后 behind; after (in time)
    • 炮 cannon (chess piece)
    Example

    事情都过去了，你现在说这些不是马后炮吗？

    shì qing dōu guò qù le nǐ xiàn zài shuō zhè xiē bú shì mǎ hòu pào ma

    The matter is already over, isn't what you're saying now just hindsight wisdom?

代 dài — generation

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  • 6 时代 shí dài — era HSK 5
    • 时 time
    • 代 generation, period
    Example

    我们生活在一个新的时代。

    wǒ men shēng huó zài yí gè xīn de shí dài

    We live in a new era.

  • 7 现代 xiàn dài — modern HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 代 era, age, period
    Example

    现代科技发展很快。

    xiàn dài kē jì fā zhǎn hěn kuài

    Modern technology develops very quickly.

  • 8 现代化 xiàn dài huà — to modernize HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 代 era, period, generation
    • 化 to transform into, -ize suffix
    Example

    我们需要现代化农业生产方式。

    wǒ men xū yào xiàn dài huà nóng yè shēng chǎn fāng shì

    We need to modernize agricultural production methods.

  • 9 近代 jìn dài — modern times HSK 5
    • 近 near, recent (temporal proximity)
    • 代 era, period, times
    Example

    近代中国经历了很多变化。

    jìn dài zhōng guó jīng lì le hěn duō biàn huà

    Modern China experienced many changes.

  • 10 代价 dài jià — price, cost HSK 6
    • 代 substitute, in exchange for
    • 价 price, value
    Example

    他为了事业付出了健康的代价。

    tā wèi le shì yè fù chū le jiàn kāng de dài jià

    He paid the price of his health for his career.

  • 11 代理 dài lǐ — to act as agent; to represent HSK 6
    • 代 on behalf of; substitute
    • 理 to manage; to handle
    Example

    律师代理客户出庭。

    lǜ shī dài lǐ kè hù chū tíng

    The lawyer represents the client in court.

  • 12 取代 qǔ dài — replace HSK 6
    • 取 to take over, to obtain (a position)
    • 代 to replace, to substitute
    Example

    人工智能无法完全取代人类。

    rén gōng zhì néng wú fǎ wán quán qǔ dài rén lèi

    Artificial intelligence cannot completely replace humans.

  • 13 当代 dāng dài — contemporary HSK 6
    • 当 present, current
    • 代 era, age, generation
    Example

    他是当代最伟大的作家之一。

    tā shì dāng dài zuì wěi dà de zuò jiā zhī yī

    He is one of the greatest writers of contemporary times.

  • 14 朝代 cháo dài — dynasty HSK 6
    • 朝 imperial court, reign
    • 代 generation, period, era
    Example

    唐朝是中国历史上最繁荣的朝代之一。

    Táng Cháo shì Zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng zuì fán róng de cháo dài zhī yī

    The Tang Dynasty was one of the most prosperous dynasties in Chinese history.

  • 15 世代 shì dài — generation HSK 7
    • 世 generation, age, era
    • 代 generation, successive period
    Example

    他们家世代都是医生。

    tā men jiā shì dài dōu shì yī shēng

    Their family has been doctors for generations.

  • 16 交代 jiāo dài — to hand over; to explain; to account for HSK 7
    • 交 to hand over, to deliver, to transfer
    • 代 on behalf of, in succession, to take responsibility
    Example

    领导交代了几件重要的事情。

    lǐng dǎo jiāo dài le jǐ jiàn zhòng yào de shì qing

    The leader briefed several important matters.

  • 17 代号 dài hào — code name HSK 7
    • 代 substitute, represent
    • 号 number, designation
    Example

    这个秘密行动的代号是'黎明'。

    zhè ge mì mì xíng dòng de dài hào shì lí míng

    The code name for this secret operation is 'Dawn'.

  • 18 代理人 dài lǐ rén — agent HSK 7
    • 代 to act on behalf of, to substitute
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 人 person
    Example

    我需要找一个代理人来处理这件事。

    wǒ xū yào zhǎo yí gè dài lǐ rén lái chǔ lǐ zhè jiàn shì

    I need to find an agent to handle this matter.

  • 19 代言 dài yán — to endorse HSK 7
    • 代 on behalf of, to represent
    • 言 to speak, words
    Example

    这位明星代言了很多品牌。

    zhè wèi míng xīng dài yán le hěn duō pǐn pái

    This celebrity endorses many brands.

  • 20 划时代 huà shí dài — epoch-making HSK 7
    • 划 to divide, to mark
    • 时 time
    • 代 era, generation
    Example

    这是一项划时代的发明。

    zhè shì yī xiàng huà shí dài de fā míng

    This is an epoch-making invention.

  • 21 历代 lì dài — successive dynasties HSK 7
    • 历 successive, through (time)
    • 代 dynasties, generations, eras
    Example

    历代皇帝都住在这个宫殿里。

    lì dài huáng dì dōu zhù zài zhè ge gōng diàn lǐ

    Emperors of successive dynasties all lived in this palace.

  • 22 取而代之 qǔ ér dài zhī — replace, take its place HSK 7
    • 取 to take, to seize
    • 而 and then, and (connects sequential actions)
    • 代 to replace, to substitute
    • 之 it, that (classical pronoun for what is replaced)
    Example

    手工劳动逐渐被机器取而代之。

    shǒu gōng láo dòng zhú jiàn bèi jī qì qǔ ér dài zhī

    Manual labor is gradually being replaced by machines.

  • 23 新陈代谢 xīn chén dài xiè — metabolism HSK 7
    • 新 new (new substances or cells being formed)
    • 陈 old, stale (old substances or cells being removed)
    • 代 replace, substitute (the process of replacement)
    • 谢 discharge, eliminate (the elimination of old matter)
    Example

    运动可以促进新陈代谢。

    yùn dòng kě yǐ cù jìn xīn chén dài xiè

    Exercise can promote metabolism.

Structure & writing
1 后 hòu — later; occurring at a later time (opposite of 先/前)

后 is not used as a component in any other character.

后 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 代 dài — to substitute; to replace
代 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
袋 dài bag, sack, or pocket made of cloth, leather, etc.
HSK 6
贷 dài loan; credit

consists of

2.1 亻 rén — person/human radical (standing figure)
亻 is a component in 117 characters
HSK 1
什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 们 men suffix added to pronouns or nouns referring to people to indicate plural 件 jiàn measure word for individual items 休 xiū to stop; to cease (something)
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住 zhù to reside; to stay (permanently or temporarily) 作 zuò to work; to make; to produce 你 nǐ you (second person singular pronoun) 便 biàn convenient; to make convenient, smooth, without difficulty or obstruction 候 hòu to wait; to await 做 zuò to make; to manufacture (a physical object)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely 位 wèi position; location 体 tǐ the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
信 xìn letter; written message 借 jiè to borrow (something to be returned later) 假 jiǎ false; fake; not genuine, opposite of "真" 健 jiàn to strengthen; to make robust 像 xiàng portrait, image, or sculpture made in the likeness of a person or object
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化 huà to change in nature or form; to transform 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once
HSK 4
仅 jǐn only; merely 仍 réng still; as before; unchanged 仔 zǎi (dial.) young man 付 fù to submit; to hand over 价 jià price; the monetary value of goods
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任 rèn to appoint; to assign to a post 份 fèn a portion or share of a whole divided into parts 优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 估 gū to estimate, to reckon approximately 低 dī low (opposite of 'high'); close to the ground 何 hé interrogative pronoun: ① what ② where ③ why 使 shǐ to dispatch; to order about 例 lì example; instance used as a reference or model 供 gōng to supply; to provide money or goods for those in need 保 bǎo to guard and protect from harm or loss 俩 liǎ two (cannot be followed by 个 or other measure words) 倍 bèi a multiple; a number equal to another multiplied by a given factor 倒 dǎo to fall down; to topple over 值 zhí price; value; numerical value 停 tíng to stop, to cease moving 偶 ǒu idol; figure made of wood or clay 傅 fù (lit.) to assist; to instruct 傲 ào arrogant; proud 夜 yè night (from dusk to dawn), opposite of '日'/'昼'
HSK 5
亿 yì one hundred million 代 dài to substitute; to replace 仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 伍 wǔ a military unit of five soldiers in ancient times; now refers to the army in general 伟 wěi great; sublime; inspiring reverence
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传 chuán to pass from one party to another; to hand down from generation to generation 伴 bàn companion; partner 伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 似 sì to resemble; to be like 佛 fó Buddha (abbrev. of Sanskrit transliteration '佛陀'); esp. Shakyamuni, founder of Buddhism 佳 jiā beautiful, good 依 yī to lean on; to rely on, to depend on 促 cù short (of time) 俗 sú custom; social habit or convention formed over time 倡 chàng to initiate; to advocate 傍 bàng to be close to; to be beside 催 cuī to urge; to press someone to act quickly 傻 shǎ foolish, stupid 宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert
HSK 6
仗 zhàng general term for ancient weapons 仪 yí appearance and bearing; demeanor 仰 yǎng face upward (opposite of 俯, to face downward) 佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 侄 zhí nephew (son of a brother or male peer; also used for a friend's son)
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侧 cè side; lateral (opposite of 'front/upright') 俱 jù all, entirely 倾 qīng to tilt; to lean 偷 tōu to steal; to take something without the owner's knowledge 偿 cháng to repay; to compensate 储 chǔ to save, to store up
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仁 rén benevolence; the Confucian moral concept centered on compassion, love, and altruism 仆 pú servant hired to do household chores 仇 chóu enemy; foe 仙 xiān immortal; a person with supernatural abilities in mythology 仲 zhòng second among siblings (after 伯, before 叔)
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伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 伦 lún generation; kind; category 伪 wěi false; fake; deceitful (opposite of 真) 伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 伺 sì to watch; to lie in wait 佑 yòu to assist and protect 佣 yōng to hire or be hired 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 侈 chǐ wasteful; extravagant 侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 侠 xiá a chivalrous person or act of helping the oppressed through personal strength 侣 lǚ companion; partner 侥 jiǎo 见"侥幸": to gain benefit or avoid misfortune by chance 侦 zhēn to spy; to secretly investigate or scout 侨 qiáo to reside abroad 侮 wǔ to bully, to treat with contempt 侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 俊 jùn handsome; good-looking (opposite of ugly) 俏 qiào handsome; good-looking; nimble and graceful 俘 fú prisoner of war; captive 俭 jiǎn frugal, thrifty (opposite of 奢) 俯 fǔ to bow one's head, face downward (opposite of 仰) 倔 juè straightforward in character, blunt in speech 倘 tǎng if; supposing that 倚 yǐ to lean against 倦 juàn tired, weary 债 zhài debt (money owed to others) 偏 piān not straight; off-center; tilted (opposite of 正) 僚 liáo government official 僧 sēng Buddhist monk 僵 jiāng stiff, rigid (of limbs) 僻 pì remote, far from the center
2.2 弋 yì — an arrow with a string attached, used for shooting birds
弋 is a component in 4 characters
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式 shì shape or form of an object
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代 dài to substitute; to replace 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
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腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food

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