摋 (sà) - To brush lightly & to sweep

摋Tone 4

sà ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

摋 · sà

To brush lightly;

to sweep;

to strike;

to eliminate.

Also used in some classical texts.

To brush lightlyto sweepto strike

Usage highlights

Lightly brushSweep awayStrike downEliminate completelyBrush off dustSweep through

Synonyms

  • 扫— to sweep
  • 拂— to brush
  • 除— to eliminate

Antonyms

  • 积— to accumulate
  • 聚— to gather

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brushed the dust off the table (摋去桌上的灰尘).
  • The wind swept through the valley (风摋过山谷).
  • The warrior struck with his sword (武士摋剑).

Collocations

  • Lightly brush(轻摋)
  • Sweep away(摋除)
  • Strike down(摋倒)
  • Eliminate completely(摋尽)
  • Brush off dust(摋尘)
  • Sweep through(摋过)

Idioms

  • Sweep away all obstacles(摋除一切障碍)
  • Brush away the old and welcome the new(摋旧迎新)
  • Eliminate completely without trace(摋尽无遗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • In historical contexts, it was used to describe the action of brushing or sweeping away.
  • The character carries connotations of thorough elimination or cleansing in literary usage.

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