孹 (bò) - To separate & to break open

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bò ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

孹 · bò

To separate;

to break open;

to split apart;

archaic term for opening or dividing.

To separateto break opento split apart

Usage highlights

Split woodSplit bambooBreak openDivide apartRip asunder

Synonyms

  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 劈— to split, to chop
  • 裂— to crack, to split

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 并— to merge, to combine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer split the wood (孹木).
  • Ancient texts describe splitting bamboo (孹竹).
  • The term appears in classical separation contexts (孹开).

Collocations

  • Split wood(孹木)
  • Split bamboo(孹竹)
  • Break open(孹开)
  • Divide apart(孹分)
  • Rip asunder(孹裂)

Idioms

  • To split mountains and open streams(孹山开路)
  • Breaking ground for new construction(孹土动工)
  • Separating the inseparable(孹不可分)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical separation or division.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • Sometimes appears in names with meanings related to breaking new ground or innovation.

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