偖 (chě) - to split, to break apart & also used as a phonetic loan character in

偖Tone 3

chě ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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偖 · chě

to split, to break apart;

also used as a phonetic loan character in some dialects.

to split, to break apartalso used as a phonetic loan character in

Usage highlights

to split opento break apartto tear asunderphonetic loan character

Synonyms

  • 拆— to tear down, to split
  • 裂— to crack, to split

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to join
  • 连— to connect, to link

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wood split apart (偖开).
  • He broke the stick in two (把棍子偖成两段).
  • In some dialects, it's used as a phonetic substitute (方言中用作借音字).

Collocations

  • to split open(偖开)
  • to break apart(偖裂)
  • to tear asunder(偖断)
  • phonetic loan character(借音字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage.
  • Primarily encountered in classical texts or specific regional dialects.

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