擲 (zhì) - To throw, to cast, to hurl & to fling something with force.

擲Tone 4

zhì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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擲 · zhì

To throw, to cast, to hurl;

to fling something with force.

To throw, to cast, to hurlto fling something with force.

Usage highlights

Throw a javelinCast diceThrow awayCast lotsHurl forcefullyThrow a discus

Synonyms

  • 投— to throw, to cast
  • 抛— to toss, to throw away
  • 扔— to throw, to cast

Antonyms

  • 接— to catch, to receive
  • 拾— to pick up, to collect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He threw the javelin in the competition (掷标枪).
  • She cast the dice on the table (掷骰子).
  • The decision was made by casting lots (掷筊).
  • He flung the ball with all his might (用力掷球).

Collocations

  • Throw a javelin(掷标枪)
  • Cast dice(掷骰子)
  • Throw away(掷弃)
  • Cast lots(掷筊)
  • Hurl forcefully(投掷)
  • Throw a discus(掷铁饼)

Idioms

  • Throw oneself into the fray(孤注一掷)
  • Cast pearls before swine(明珠暗投)
  • Throw caution to the wind(掷地有声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional divination practices like 'casting lots' (掷筊) to seek guidance from deities.
  • Appears in sports terminology for throwing events like javelin and discus.
  • The idiom '孤注一掷' (throw all one's resources into one final effort) reflects strategic risk-taking.

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