擘 (bāi) - Thumb & to split

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bāi ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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擘 · bāi

Thumb;

to split;

to tear open;

to plan or arrange;

outstanding, prominent.

Thumbto splitto tear open

Usage highlights

ThumbGiant in a fieldTo plan and arrangeTo tear apartOutstanding talentTo manage business

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used his thumb to press the fingerprint (拇指印).
  • The entrepreneur is a giant in the industry (巨擘).
  • Careful planning is essential for success (擘画).
  • She tore the bread apart with her hands (擘开).

Collocations

  • Thumb(拇指)
  • Giant in a field(巨擘)
  • To plan and arrange(擘画)
  • To tear apart(擘开)
  • Outstanding talent(擘才)
  • To manage business(擘业)

Idioms

  • A giant in one's field(巨擘)
  • Meticulous planning(精心擘画)
  • To tear apart a letter(擘笺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'thumb' - the strongest finger,引申为能担当大事的人。
  • Used to describe people of outstanding ability or influence, particularly in business or leadership.
  • Associated with strategic planning and grand designs in classical texts.

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