剖 (pōu) - To cut open & to dissect

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pōu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 刂

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剖 · pōu

To cut open;

to dissect;

to analyze;

to examine thoroughly.

To cut opento dissectto analyze

Usage highlights

AutopsyAnalyze thoroughlySplit apartReveal one's heartCesarean sectionCut open the abdomen

Synonyms

  • 切— to cut; to slice
  • 分— to divide; to separate
  • 析— to analyze; to separate

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine; to unite
  • 闭— to close; to shut
  • 藏— to hide; to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor performed an autopsy (解剖).
  • We need to analyze this problem thoroughly (剖析问题).
  • The company was split into two parts (剖分).
  • He revealed his true feelings (剖白心迹).

Collocations

  • Autopsy(解剖)
  • Analyze thoroughly(剖析)
  • Split apart(剖分)
  • Reveal one's heart(剖白)
  • Cesarean section(剖腹产)
  • Cut open the abdomen(剖腹)

Idioms

  • Cut open the heart and liver (剖心析肝) — to reveal one's innermost thoughts
  • Analyze in minute detail (剖玄析微) — to examine the profound and subtle
  • Cut open the belly to hide pearls (剖腹藏珠) — to sacrifice one's life for wealth

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the physical act of cutting open or dissecting, particularly in medical contexts.
  • Extended meaning to thorough analysis and examination in intellectual and emotional contexts.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine and forensic examination practices.
  • The character appears in both medical terminology and metaphorical expressions about revealing truth.

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