Definitions

hēng prosperous; henry (unit of inductance)

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Sharing an ancient origin with 享, 亨 originally depicted a shrine or altar for sacrificial offerings. As successful sacrifices were believed to bring divine favor and unobstructed progress, its meaning extended to concepts of smoothness, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles. The character features prominently in classical texts like the I Ching to denote auspicious conditions. In modern usage, it primarily appears in compounds related to commerce and smooth development, while also serving as a phonetic transcription for foreign names such as Henry.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

他的生意一直通。

Tā de shēngyì yīzhí hēngtōng.

His business has always been prosperous.

利是我的朋友。

Hēnglì shì wǒ de péngyou.

Henry is my friend.

那位大非常有钱。

Nà wèi dàhēng fēicháng yǒu qián.

That tycoon is very rich.

公司的发展通顺利。

Gōngsī de fāzhǎn hēngtōng shùnlì.

The company's development is smooth and successful.

利率领团队取得了成功。

Hēnglì shuàilǐng tuánduì qǔdé le chénggōng.

Henry led the team to success.

只有努力才能让事业通。

Zhǐyǒu nǔlì cáinéng ràng shìyè hēngtōng.

Only through hard work can one make a career prosperous.

尽管遇到困难,他的生意依然通。

Jǐnguǎn yù dào kùnnán, tā de shēngyì yīrán hēngtōng.

Despite encountering difficulties, his business is still prosperous.

利的积极影响下,当地商业环境日益通。

Zài Hēnglì de jījí yǐngxiǎng xià, dāngdì shāngyè huánjìng rìyì hēngtōng.

Under Henry's positive influence, the local business environment is becoming increasingly prosperous.