挒 (liè) - To twist or wrench with force & to tear apart violently

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liè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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挒 · liè

To twist or wrench with force;

to tear apart violently;

a martial arts technique involving twisting or breaking.

To twist or wrench with forceto tear apart violentlya martial arts technique involving twisting or breaking.

Usage highlights

Twisting techniqueTwist and breakForcefully twistArm twistJoint lockTwist and tear

Synonyms

  • 扭— to twist, to wrench
  • 拧— to twist, to wring

Antonyms

  • 顺— to follow along, to comply
  • 抚— to stroke, to soothe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The martial artist executed a joint lock (挒技).
  • He twisted the metal bar with great force (用力挒).
  • This technique involves twisting the opponent's arm (挒臂).

Collocations

  • Twisting technique(挒技)
  • Twist and break(挒断)
  • Forcefully twist(用力挒)
  • Arm twist(挒臂)
  • Joint lock(挒关节)
  • Twist and tear(挒撕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in martial arts contexts, particularly in Chinese martial arts terminology.
  • Describes specific techniques involving joint manipulation or forceful twisting movements.

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