戧 (qiāng) - To oppose & to clash

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qiāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

戧 · qiāng

To oppose;

to clash;

to be contrary;

to prop up;

to support;

also refers to a technique in Chinese art where colors are applied in reverse order.

To opposeto clashto be contrary

Usage highlights

To clash withTo prop upQiangjin techniqueClashing viewsTo speak contraryTo go against the grain

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against; to oppose
  • 反— to oppose; contrary
  • 撐— to prop up; to support

Antonyms

  • 順— to follow; to comply with
  • 從— to obey; to follow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two opinions are completely opposed (戧着).
  • He used a wooden stick to prop up the wall (戧住).
  • In traditional painting, this technique is called 'qiang' (戧金).
  • Their views clashed sharply (戧茬).

Collocations

  • To clash with(戧着)
  • To prop up(戧住)
  • Qiangjin technique(戧金)
  • Clashing views(戧茬)
  • To speak contrary(戧話)
  • To go against the grain(戧毛)

Idioms

  • To speak contrary to someone(說戧話)
  • To go against the natural order(戧毛戧刺)
  • To have a sharp disagreement(戧茬兒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese arts and crafts, particularly in lacquerware and painting techniques like 'qiangjin' where gold is applied.
  • Represents the concept of opposition and support simultaneously in Chinese philosophy.
  • Often appears in contexts describing architectural support systems in traditional Chinese construction.

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