摑 (guāi) - To slap & to strike with the palm of the hand.

摑Tone 1

guāi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

摑 · guāi

To slap;

to strike with the palm of the hand.

To slapto strike with the palm of the hand.

Usage highlights

Slap the faceSlap with the palmSlap heavilySlap repeatedlyFace slappingSlap and punch

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit, strike
  • 拍— to pat, slap lightly
  • 擊— to strike, hit

Antonyms

  • 撫— to caress, stroke gently
  • 摸— to touch gently
  • 輕觸— light touch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He slapped his face (摑了他一巴掌).
  • The angry mother slapped the child (母親摑了孩子).
  • A resounding slap echoed (響亮的摑掌聲).

Collocations

  • Slap the face(摑臉)
  • Slap with the palm(摑掌)
  • Slap heavily(重摑)
  • Slap repeatedly(連摑)
  • Face slapping(摑耳光)
  • Slap and punch(摑打)

Idioms

  • Slap the face until swollen(摑到腫)
  • Left slap right slap(左摑右摑)
  • Slap three times(三摑其面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts the action of striking with an open hand, combining the hand radical with the enclosure component.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, face-slapping is considered a serious insult and humiliation.
  • The character is used in both literal physical contexts and metaphorical expressions of rebuke.

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