倳 (zì) - To erect, to set up & to stab, to pierce

倳Tone 4

zì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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倳 · zì

To erect, to set up;

to stab, to pierce;

to insert.

To erect, to set upto stab, to pierceto insert.

Usage highlights

To erect a flagTo stab with a weaponTo set up a monumentTo insert a keyTo plant a poleTo establish a foundation

Synonyms

  • 立— to stand, to establish
  • 竖— to erect, to set upright
  • 插— to insert, to stick in

Antonyms

  • 拔— to pull out, to uproot
  • 倒— to fall, to collapse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To erect a flagpole (倳旗杆).
  • To stab with a weapon (倳刃).
  • To insert a key (倳钥匙).
  • To set up a monument (倳纪念碑).

Collocations

  • To erect a flag(倳旗)
  • To stab with a weapon(倳刃)
  • To set up a monument(倳碑)
  • To insert a key(倳钥)
  • To plant a pole(倳竿)
  • To establish a foundation(倳基)

Idioms

  • To establish one's career(倳业)
  • To stab and pierce(倳刺)
  • To set up and stabilize(倳立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • It carries connotations of firm establishment and decisive action.
  • In historical contexts, it was used in military settings for erecting standards or stabbing actions.

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