攴 (pū) - To tap & to strike lightly

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pū ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 攴

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攴 · pū

To tap;

to strike lightly;

a radical in Chinese characters often related to actions or striking.

To tapto strike lightlya radical in Chinese characters often related to

Usage highlights

As a radicalLight tapping actionIn compound charactersHistorical meaning
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 攴 is a radical meaning 'to tap lightly' (攴).
  • It appears in characters related to action or striking (e.g., 敲).
  • In ancient script, it depicted a hand holding a stick (攴).

Collocations

  • As a radical(攴部)
  • Light tapping action(攴击)
  • In compound characters(e.g., 收, 改, 放)
  • Historical meaning(攴, to tap)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a hand holding a stick, representing light striking or tapping actions.
  • Used as a radical in many characters related to action, discipline, or change.

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