拂Tone 2

fú ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

拂 · fú

To brush away;

to wipe;

to dust;

to flap;

to disobey;

to go against

To brush awayto wipeto dust

Usage highlights

To brush awayTo wipe cleanGentle breezeTo go againstTo disobeyTo dust off

Synonyms

扫— to sweep
擦— to wipe
拭— to wipe clean

Antonyms

顺— to obey; to follow
从— to comply

Usage & contexts

Examples

He brushed the dust off his clothes (拂去衣服上的灰尘).
The breeze gently caressed her face (微风拂面).
She wiped the table clean (拂拭桌子).
He went against his father's wishes (拂逆父意).

Collocations

To brush away(拂去)
To wipe clean(拂拭)
Gentle breeze(拂拂)
To go against(拂逆)
To disobey(拂意)
To dust off(拂尘)

Idioms

To go against common practice(拂逆常情)
To brush aside all obstacles(拂袖而去)
To go against one's wishes(拂人之意)
To sweep away the dust(拂尘见金)

Cultural background

Originally meant to brush or wipe away dust and dirt.
Extended meaning of going against or disobeying, as in brushing aside someone's wishes.
Used in Buddhist context for ceremonial dusters (拂尘) symbolizing clearing away mental defilements.

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