撾 (wō) - To beat & to strike

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wō ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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撾 · wō

To beat;

to strike;

to knock;

also used in the name of Laos (老挝).

To beatto striketo knock

Usage highlights

LaosBeat drumsKnock on the doorStrike a bellAncient punishmentDrum beating

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit; to strike
  • 敲— to knock; to tap
  • 击— to beat; to hit

Antonyms

  • 抚— to stroke; to comfort
  • 摸— to touch gently

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The protesters beat drums (挝鼓).
  • He knocked on the door (挝门).
  • Laos is called 老挝 in Chinese.
  • The historical term 渔阳鼙鼓 refers to war drums (渔阳鼙鼓).

Collocations

  • Laos(老挝)
  • Beat drums(挝鼓)
  • Knock on the door(挝门)
  • Strike a bell(挝钟)
  • Ancient punishment(挝杖)
  • Drum beating(击挝)

Idioms

  • The drums of war sound from Yuyang(渔阳鼙鼓)
  • Beat the drum and curse(挝鼓骂曹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for physical striking actions, particularly in formal or ceremonial contexts like drumming.
  • In modern usage, primarily appears in the country name Laos (老挝).
  • Appears in historical texts and classical literature describing ceremonies or punishments.

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