撧 (juē) - To break off & to snap

撧Tone 1

juē ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

撧 · juē

To break off;

to snap;

to sever;

to cut off (a branch, etc.

).

To break offto snapto sever

Usage highlights

Break off a branchSnap a ropeSever a connectionCut a wireSnap a twigBreak a stick

Synonyms

  • 折— to break; to snap
  • 断— to break; to sever
  • 掰— to break off with hands

Antonyms

  • 接— to connect; to join
  • 连— to link; to connect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He broke off a branch (撧了一根树枝).
  • The rope snapped under tension (绳子被撧断了).
  • She cut the wire in two (把电线撧成两段).

Collocations

  • Break off a branch(撧树枝)
  • Snap a rope(撧断绳子)
  • Sever a connection(撧断联系)
  • Cut a wire(撧电线)
  • Snap a twig(撧断细枝)
  • Break a stick(撧断棍子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or regional contexts.
  • It describes a specific physical action of breaking or snapping something, often with the hands.

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