摖 (qì) - To wipe & to rub

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qì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

摖 · qì

To wipe;

to rub;

to clean.

Also used in ancient texts to mean 'to offer sacrifices' or 'to smear'.

To wipeto rubto clean. Also used in ancient texts to

Usage highlights

Wipe cleanRub eyesWipe tableSmear bloodOffer sacrifices

Synonyms

  • 擦— to wipe; to rub
  • 抹— to wipe; to smear
  • 拭— to wipe; to clean

Antonyms

  • 染— to dye; to stain
  • 污— to dirty; to pollute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wiped the table clean (摖桌子).
  • She rubbed her eyes (摖眼睛).
  • The ritual requires smearing blood (摖血).

Collocations

  • Wipe clean(摖干净)
  • Rub eyes(摖眼睛)
  • Wipe table(摖桌子)
  • Smear blood(摖血)
  • Offer sacrifices(摖祭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient ritual texts describing sacrificial ceremonies.
  • Used in classical Chinese with the meaning of smearing or anointing in religious contexts.

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