摮 (áo) - To strike & to beat

摮Tone 2

áo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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摮 · áo

To strike;

to beat;

to pound;

to attack violently.

To striketo beatto pound

Usage highlights

strike a drumattack a fortresspound metalbeat violentlystrike and breakassault troops

Synonyms

  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 打— to beat; to hit
  • 敲— to knock; to tap
  • 捶— to pound; to beat with fist

Antonyms

  • 抚— to stroke; to caress
  • 摸— to touch gently
  • 轻触— light touch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He struck the drum forcefully (摮鼓).
  • The army attacked the enemy fortress (摮敌垒).
  • The blacksmith pounded the hot iron (摮铁).
  • The waves beat against the shore (波浪摮岸).

Collocations

  • strike a drum(摮鼓)
  • attack a fortress(摮垒)
  • pound metal(摮金)
  • beat violently(猛摮)
  • strike and break(摮破)
  • assault troops(摮军)

Idioms

  • To strike drums and advance(摮鼓进军)
  • Pounding waves against cliffs(惊涛摮岸)
  • Hammering iron while hot(趁热摮铁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts forceful physical action, often in military or labor contexts.
  • Used historically in descriptions of battle, blacksmithing, and other vigorous activities.
  • The character composition suggests hand (扌) action with determination or force.

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