掝 (huò) - To split, tear apart, or divide & also used in historical texts to describe a

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huò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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掝 · huò

To split, tear apart, or divide;

also used in historical texts to describe a sound or action of breaking.

To split, tear apart, or dividealso used in historical texts to describe a

Usage highlights

To tear apartSound of splittingAncient usageDivide forcefullyHistorical character

Synonyms

  • 裂— to split, to crack
  • 撕— to tear, to rip
  • 分— to divide, to separate

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The force was strong enough to tear the material apart (掝裂).
  • In ancient texts, it described the sound of splitting wood (掝木声).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献中的掝字).

Collocations

  • To tear apart(掝裂)
  • Sound of splitting(掝声)
  • Ancient usage(古用掝)
  • Divide forcefully(强力掝开)
  • Historical character(历史汉字掝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in classical texts.
  • It represents a specific action of forceful division or tearing that was relevant in historical contexts.
  • The character's obscurity makes it mainly of interest to scholars and character enthusiasts.

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