拹 (xié) - To break apart & to split

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xié ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

拹 · xié

To break apart;

to split;

to tear asunder;

to coerce or force apart.

To break apartto splitto tear asunder

Usage highlights

To break apartTo tear asunderTo force separationTo break branchesTo split forcefullyTo coerce apart

Synonyms

  • 拆— to dismantle, to tear down
  • 裂— to split, to crack
  • 分— to separate, to divide

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 连— to connect, to link
  • 接— to join, to connect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The strong wind tore the branches apart (拹断树枝).
  • They used force to separate the fighting animals (拹开斗殴的动物).
  • The earthquake caused the ground to split (地震拹裂了地面).

Collocations

  • To break apart(拹开)
  • To tear asunder(拹裂)
  • To force separation(拹离)
  • To break branches(拹枝)
  • To split forcefully(拹断)
  • To coerce apart(拹散)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered rare and archaic in modern Chinese usage.
  • Primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts rather than contemporary language.

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