搒 (bàng) - To row a boat & to propel

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bàng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

搒 · bàng

To row a boat;

to propel;

to beat;

to flog;

to strike.

To row a boatto propelto beat

Usage highlights

to row a boatto flog someoneto strike with a stickto propel forwardboat rowingto beat severely

Synonyms

  • 划— to row; to paddle
  • 打— to beat; to hit
  • 击— to strike; to hit

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to soothe
  • 摸— to touch gently; to stroke

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They rowed the boat downstream (搒舟而下).
  • The prisoner was flogged as punishment (被搒打).
  • He used an oar to propel the raft (用桨搒筏).

Collocations

  • to row a boat(搒舟)
  • to flog someone(搒打)
  • to strike with a stick(搒击)
  • to propel forward(搒进)
  • boat rowing(搒船)
  • to beat severely(搒捶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the action of propelling a boat with poles or oars.
  • Extended meaning of beating or flogging reflects physical punishment methods.
  • Considered a literary character, rarely used in modern everyday language.

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