攊 (lì) - To strike & to beat

攊Tone 4

lì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

攊 · lì

To strike;

to beat;

to pound;

to attack violently.

To striketo beatto pound

Usage highlights

To strike and beatViolent attackTo pound and smashTo hammer metalTo whip and lashTo strike with force

Synonyms

  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 打— to beat; to hit
  • 捶— to pound; to beat with fist

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to soothe
  • 护— to protect; to shield

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was struck by the enemy (被敌人攊击).
  • The waves pound against the shore (波浪攊打着海岸).
  • The blacksmith hammers the iron (铁匠攊打铁器).

Collocations

  • To strike and beat(攊打)
  • Violent attack(攊击)
  • To pound and smash(攊碎)
  • To hammer metal(攊铁)
  • To whip and lash(攊鞭)
  • To strike with force(攊力)

Idioms

  • Strike with thunderous force(雷霆攊击)
  • Attack like storm and rain(风雨攊打)
  • Beat to smithereens(攊为齑粉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing physical combat or natural forces.
  • It carries connotations of forceful, often destructive action.
  • In historical contexts, it might describe military assaults or harsh punishments.

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