Basic Meaning
adv
Used in literary or formal contexts. Often appears in set phrases.
temporarily; for the moment
〈书〉姑且;暂且。
Words:
百无聊赖民不聊生聊备一格聊以自慰聊且
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他只是用这篇文章聊以自慰。He just used this article to comfort himself temporarily.
adv
Used in literary or formal contexts, typically to show modesty or to indicate something is just enough.
slightly; barely
〈书〉略微。
Words:
聊表谢意聊胜一筹聊表谢忱聊表寸心聊胜于无
Synonyms:
粗略稍
Sentences:
- 我送你一件小礼物,聊表谢意。I'm giving you a small gift to barely express my gratitude.
- 这本书虽然简单,但聊胜于无。Although this book is simple, having it is slightly better than having nothing.
v
A formal, literary meaning, primarily found in classical-style idioms.
to depend on; to rely on
〈书〉依靠;依赖。
Words:
百无聊赖民不聊生无聊聊赖聊生
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 在那个黑暗的年代,人民无所聊赖。In that dark age, the people had nothing to rely on.
Writing & Component
Radical耳
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count11
Strokes一丨丨一一㇀丿𠄌丿𠃌丨
