揍 (zòu) - To beat & to hit

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zòu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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揍 · zòu

To beat;

to hit;

to strike;

to thrash.

To beatto hitto strike

Usage highlights

Beat upGet a beatingBeat severelyBeat and scoldBeat to deathBeat into submission

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit; to beat (more general term)
  • 殴打— to assault; to beat up (more formal)
  • 痛打— to beat severely

Antonyms

  • 保护— to protect
  • 爱护— to cherish; to take good care of
  • 安抚— to pacify; to soothe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He got beaten up in the fight (他被揍了一顿).
  • The father hit the child for misbehaving (父亲揍了不听话的孩子).
  • They beat him severely (他们狠狠地揍了他).
  • I'll beat you if you don't listen (不听话我就揍你).

Collocations

  • Beat up(揍人)
  • Get a beating(挨揍)
  • Beat severely(狠揍)
  • Beat and scold(揍骂)
  • Beat to death(揍死)
  • Beat into submission(揍服)

Idioms

  • Beat to a pulp(揍得鼻青脸肿)
  • Take a beating(吃一顿揍)
  • Get what's coming to you(挨揍活该)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Considered a colloquial and somewhat crude term for physical violence.
  • Often used in contexts of parental discipline, school bullying, or street fights.
  • Generally carries negative connotations and is avoided in formal speech.

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