抧 (zhǐ) - To strike & to beat

抧Tone 3

zhǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

丈志

抧 · zhǐ

To strike;

to beat;

to hit with force.

To striketo beatto hit with force.

Usage highlights

strike with forcehammer metalbeat a drumstrike the tablehit violently

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit; to strike
  • 击— to strike; to hit
  • 敲— to knock; to tap

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to stroke gently
  • 摸— to touch gently; to feel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He struck the table forcefully (抧桌).
  • The blacksmith hammered the metal (抧铁).
  • The warrior beat the drum (抧鼓).

Collocations

  • strike with force(抧打)
  • hammer metal(抧铁)
  • beat a drum(抧鼓)
  • strike the table(抧桌)
  • hit violently(抧击)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing physical actions of striking or beating.
  • It represents a specific type of forceful hitting action, often with tools or weapons.

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