扦 (qiān) - To insert & a spike

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qiān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

器情

扦 · qiān

To insert;

a spike;

a slender pointed object;

to pierce;

a poker;

a probe.

To inserta spikea slender pointed object

Usage highlights

Flower arranging spikeFire pokerBamboo skewerInsert and plantIron probeMeat skewer

Synonyms

  • 插— to insert
  • 刺— to pierce
  • 签— a slender pointed object

Antonyms

  • 拔— to pull out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Use a poker to stir the fire (用火扦拨火).
  • Insert the flower cutting into the soil (把花扦插进土里).
  • The bamboo spike is sharp (竹扦很尖).

Collocations

  • Flower arranging spike(花扦)
  • Fire poker(火扦)
  • Bamboo skewer(竹扦)
  • Insert and plant(扦插)
  • Iron probe(铁扦)
  • Meat skewer(肉扦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for practical tools like fire pokers and skewers.
  • In gardening, refers to the technique of cutting and planting (扦插).

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