敓 (duó) - To seize & to take by force

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duó ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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敓 · duó

To seize;

to take by force;

to snatch away;

to rob.

Also used in classical texts to mean 'to strip' or 'to deprive'.

To seizeto take by forceto snatch away

Usage highlights

To seize powerTo snatch awayTo rob of authorityTo strip of titleTo take by forceTo deprive of rights

Synonyms

  • 夺— to seize; to take
  • 抢— to rob; to snatch
  • 掠— to plunder; to loot

Antonyms

  • 给— to give
  • 还— to return
  • 赠— to donate; to give as gift

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thief seized the bag (敓走包裹).
  • He was deprived of his title (被敓去头衔).
  • The rebels attempted to snatch power (叛军试图敓权).

Collocations

  • To seize power(敓权)
  • To snatch away(敓走)
  • To rob of authority(敓职)
  • To strip of title(敓爵)
  • To take by force(强敓)
  • To deprive of rights(敓权)

Idioms

  • To seize power and usurp the throne(敓权篡位)
  • To rob the rich to help the poor(敓富济贫)
  • To strip someone of their official position(敓官削职)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly historical and legal contexts, describing acts of forceful taking or deprivation.
  • It carries a strong negative connotation of illegitimacy and violence in acquisition.
  • In modern usage, it is considered a literary or archaic character, rarely used in everyday language.

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