攦 (lì) - To break off & to snap

攦Tone 4

lì ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

攦 · lì

To break off;

to snap;

to tear apart;

to comb (hair).

To break offto snapto tear apart

Usage highlights

To break offTo comb hairTo tear apartA combTo snap a twigForcefully break

Synonyms

  • 断— to break; to snap
  • 折— to break; to fold
  • 梳— to comb (more common for hair)

Antonyms

  • 接— to connect; to join
  • 连— to link; to connect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He snapped the branch in half (攦断树枝).
  • She combed her long hair (攦长发).
  • The strong wind tore the flag (风攦破了旗帜).
  • Ancient texts mention using a comb (攦子).

Collocations

  • To break off(攦断)
  • To comb hair(攦发)
  • To tear apart(攦裂)
  • A comb(攦子)
  • To snap a twig(攦枝)
  • Forcefully break(攦折)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It represents a specific, forceful action of breaking or combing, showing precision in classical Chinese vocabulary.
  • Its dual meanings of breaking and combing demonstrate how ancient characters could encompass related physical actions.

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