戗 (qiāng) - to go against the grain & to clash

戗Tone 1

qiāng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 戈

器情

戗 · qiāng

to go against the grain;

to clash;

to be counter to;

to support or prop up (as in 戗住);

also used to describe the sound of clashing metals.

to go against the grainto clashto be counter to

Usage highlights

To clashTo prop upTo speak at cross purposesAgainst the grainTo support a wallMetal clashing sound

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against
  • 撑— to prop up

Antonyms

  • 顺— to go along with

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two opinions clash (戗着).
  • Prop up the table leg (把桌子腿戗住).
  • They spoke at cross purposes (说话戗起来了).

Collocations

  • To clash(戗着)
  • To prop up(戗住)
  • To speak at cross purposes(说戗了)
  • Against the grain(戗茬)
  • To support a wall(戗墙)
  • Metal clashing sound(戗戗响)

Idioms

  • To have a heated argument(戗戗起来)
  • To brace against collapse(戗柱支梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted weapons clashing, hence the meaning of opposition and conflict.
  • In woodworking and construction, refers to bracing or supporting against force.

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