剀 (kǎi) - To sharpen & to admonish earnestly

剀Tone 3

kǎi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 刂

俊梁

剀 · kǎi

To sharpen;

to admonish earnestly;

fitting, appropriate;

thorough, penetrating.

To sharpento admonish earnestlyfitting, appropriate

Usage highlights

Earnest adviceThorough and convincingAppropriate and fittingSincere admonitionSharply criticizeEarnest words

Synonyms

  • 切— earnest, urgent
  • 劝— advise, persuade
  • 导— guide, lead

Antonyms

  • 纵— indulge, let loose
  • 容— tolerate, allow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave me earnest advice (剀切劝导).
  • The analysis was thorough and convincing (剀切详明).
  • The teacher admonished the students earnestly (老师剀切地教导学生).

Collocations

  • Earnest advice(剀切劝导)
  • Thorough and convincing(剀切详明)
  • Appropriate and fitting(剀切中理)
  • Sincere admonition(剀切劝诫)
  • Sharply criticize(剀切批评)
  • Earnest words(剀切之言)

Idioms

  • Earnest and appropriate advice(剀切中理)
  • Thorough and clear explanation(剀切详明)
  • Sincere admonition and earnest persuasion(剀切劝诫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant to sharpen weapons, later extended to mean earnest admonition and appropriate advice.
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe advice that is both sincere and fitting to the situation.
  • Considered a refined character in literary contexts, suggesting wisdom and proper guidance.

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