擉 (chuò) - To pierce & to stab

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chuò ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

擉 · chuò

To pierce;

to stab;

to prick.

To pierceto stabto prick.

Usage highlights

Pierce with a thornStab with a needlePrick the skinSharp piercingPierce through

Synonyms

  • 刺— to stab; to pierce
  • 戳— to poke; to jab

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to stroke
  • 摩— to rub; to stroke

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thorn pricked his finger (荆棘擉了他的手指).
  • He used a needle to pierce the leather (他用针擉皮革).
  • The sharp tool can easily stab through (锋利的工具能轻易擉穿).

Collocations

  • Pierce with a thorn(荆棘擉)
  • Stab with a needle(针擉)
  • Prick the skin(擉肤)
  • Sharp piercing(尖锐擉入)
  • Pierce through(擉穿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, often describing precise, sharp actions.
  • It is considered a literary character and is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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