撆 (piē) - To flick & to throw

撆Tone 1

piē ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

撆 · piē

To flick;

to throw;

to cast aside;

to abandon;

to fling;

to toss away.

To flickto throwto cast aside

Usage highlights

Flick awayThrow a ballAbandon traditionsCast asideToss intoFling forcefully

Synonyms

  • 扔— to throw; to toss
  • 抛— to fling; to cast
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard

Antonyms

  • 拾— to pick up; to collect
  • 收— to gather; to keep
  • 留— to retain; to keep

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He flicked the dust off his coat (撆掉灰尘).
  • She threw the ball with great force (用力撆球).
  • They abandoned the old traditions (撆弃旧传统).
  • He tossed the paper into the bin (把纸撆进垃圾桶).

Collocations

  • Flick away(撆掉)
  • Throw a ball(撆球)
  • Abandon traditions(撆弃传统)
  • Cast aside(撆开)
  • Toss into(撆入)
  • Fling forcefully(用力撆)

Idioms

  • To cast aside like worn-out shoes(弃如敝屣)
  • To abandon the old and embrace the new(弃旧图新)
  • To discard completely(弃之不顾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing throwing or discarding actions.
  • In martial arts contexts, it can describe specific throwing or flicking techniques.
  • The character carries connotations of deliberate rejection or purposeful discarding.

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