撽 (qiào) - To strike & to beat

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qiào ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

撽 · qiào

To strike;

to beat;

to attack;

to provoke;

to stir up.

To striketo beatto attack

Usage highlights

Strike a bellProvoke the enemyStir up the crowdBeat a drumAttack suddenlyStrike with force

Synonyms

  • 击— to strike; to hit
  • 打— to beat; to hit
  • 攻— to attack

Antonyms

  • 抚— to soothe; to comfort
  • 和— to harmonize; to make peace

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He struck the bell to signal the start (撽钟).
  • The general provoked the enemy into action (撽敌).
  • They stirred up trouble among the crowd (撽众).

Collocations

  • Strike a bell(撽钟)
  • Provoke the enemy(撽敌)
  • Stir up the crowd(撽众)
  • Beat a drum(撽鼓)
  • Attack suddenly(撽击)
  • Strike with force(撽打)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to striking or provoking.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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