摼 (kēng) - To knock, strike, or hit & to pound or hammer

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kēng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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摼 · kēng

To knock, strike, or hit;

to pound or hammer;

an ancient term for a specific striking action.

To knock, strike, or hitto pound or hammeran ancient term for a specific striking action.

Usage highlights

Knock on the doorHammer ironStrike stonesPound heavilySound of striking

Synonyms

  • 敲— to knock, tap
  • 打— to hit, strike
  • 击— to strike, hit

Antonyms

  • 抚— to stroke, caress
  • 摸— to touch gently

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He knocked on the door (摼门).
  • The blacksmith hammered the metal (摼铁).
  • The sound of striking stones could be heard (摼石之声).

Collocations

  • Knock on the door(摼门)
  • Hammer iron(摼铁)
  • Strike stones(摼石)
  • Pound heavily(重摼)
  • Sound of striking(摼击声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical actions of striking or hammering.
  • It represents an older, more specific term for impact that has been largely replaced by more common characters in modern usage.
  • The character's structure with the hand radical (扌) emphasizes its connection to manual action.

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