贵贱

贵贱
guìjiàn

noble and lowly

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    noble and lowly

    • People are divided into the noble and the base.

  2. noun

    high versus low social hierarchy of ruler to people, father to son, husband to wife in Confucianism

    • In ancient times, there was a distinction between the noble and the lowly.

STROKE ORDER
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Cowrie shells held at the center top position represent wealth and are therefore precious.

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