(yǐng) - To strike & to hit

Tone 3

yǐng | 14 strokes | radical:

· yǐng

To strike;

to hit;

to beat.

To striketo hitto beat.

Usage highlights

Strike a drumHit a nailBeat metalStrike soundHit and breakForcefully strike

Synonyms

  • to hit; to strike
  • to hit; to beat
  • to knock; to tap

Antonyms

  • to caress; to soothe
  • to touch gently; to feel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He struck the drum forcefully (摬鼓).
  • The hammer hit the nail (摬钉子).
  • The sound of beating metal (摬金声).

Collocations

  • Strike a drum(摬鼓)
  • Hit a nail(摬钉)
  • Beat metal(摬金)
  • Strike sound(摬声)
  • Hit and break(摬破)
  • Forcefully strike(猛摬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and primarily appears in classical texts.
  • It describes actions of striking or hitting, often with implements or force.

FAQ