搷 (tián) - To beat & to pound

搷Tone 2

tián ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

搷 · tián

To beat;

to pound;

to tap;

to drum;

to fill;

to stuff.

To beatto poundto tap

Usage highlights

Beat the drumTap the tableStuff cottonPound meatFill a pillowDrumming sound

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit; to beat
  • 敲— to knock; to tap
  • 击— to strike; to hit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He beat the drum rhythmically (搷鼓).
  • She tapped on the table (搷桌子).
  • They stuffed the cushion with cotton (搷棉花).

Collocations

  • Beat the drum(搷鼓)
  • Tap the table(搷桌子)
  • Stuff cotton(搷棉花)
  • Pound meat(搷肉)
  • Fill a pillow(搷枕头)
  • Drumming sound(搷声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing rhythmic beating or drumming actions.
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic component 真, suggesting actions performed by hand.

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