抉 (jué) - To pick out & to select
抉 · jué
To pick out;
to select;
to gouge out;
to extract.
To pick outto selectto gouge out
Usage highlights
To choose; to decideTo pick out; to selectTo criticize; to point out faultsTo expose; to revealTo gouge out eyesTo select the essence
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He carefully selected the best candidate (抉择).
- The archaeologist unearthed ancient artifacts (抉出 artifacts).
- The critic pointed out the flaws in the argument (抉摘 flaws).
Collocations
- To choose; to decide(抉择)
- To pick out; to select(抉择)
- To criticize; to point out faults(抉摘)
- To expose; to reveal(抉发)
- To gouge out eyes(抉目)
- To select the essence(抉精)
Idioms
- To gouge out one's eyes and hang them at the east gate(抉目悬门)
- To search for flaws and pick out faults(抉瑕摘衅)
- To select the essence and discard the dross(抉奥阐幽)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant to gouge out or pick out, as in the idiom 抉目悬门 from a historical tale of loyalty.
- Used in classical texts for critical selection or exposure of truth, carrying a sense of discernment.