抷 (pī) - To split with hands & to tear apart

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pī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

柠七

抷 · pī

To split with hands;

to tear apart;

to scatter.

To split with handsto tear apartto scatter.

Usage highlights

To split with handsTo scatterTo tear apart sacrificesTo break apartTo separate by hand

Synonyms

  • 劈— to split, to chop
  • 撕— to tear
  • 散— to scatter

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 聚— to gather, to assemble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used his hands to split the wood (抷开).
  • The wind scattered the leaves (抷散).
  • Ancient texts mention tearing apart sacrifices (抷牲).

Collocations

  • To split with hands(抷开)
  • To scatter(抷散)
  • To tear apart sacrifices(抷牲)
  • To break apart(抷裂)
  • To separate by hand(抷分)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Related to manual actions of splitting or scattering, reflecting ancient practices.

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