朾 (tīng) - To strike & to bump against

朾Tone 1

tīng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 木

晨呈

朾 · tīng

To strike;

to bump against;

an onomatopoeia for the sound of striking wood.

To striketo bump againstan onomatopoeia for the sound of striking wood.

Usage highlights

Sound of striking woodBump intoStrike woodKnocking soundWooden percussion

Synonyms

  • 敲— to knock; to strike
  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 打— to hit; to beat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of chopping wood (朾朾声).
  • He bumped into the doorframe (朾到了门框).
  • The carpenter struck the wood (木匠朾木).

Collocations

  • Sound of striking wood(朾朾声)
  • Bump into(朾到)
  • Strike wood(朾木)
  • Knocking sound(朾击声)
  • Wooden percussion(朾打)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the action of striking wood, reflecting ancient carpentry and construction practices.
  • The character combines the wood radical (木) with the phonetic component 丁, suggesting both meaning and sound.

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