毃 (qiāo) - To knock & to strike

毃Tone 1

qiāo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

毃 · qiāo

To knock;

to strike;

to beat (archaic or rare character).

To knockto striketo beat (archaic or rare character).

Usage highlights

Knock on the doorStrike woodPercussive actionBeat a drum

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He knocked on the door (毃门).
  • The sound of striking wood (毃木声).
  • Used in ancient texts for percussive actions (毃击).

Collocations

  • Knock on the door(毃门)
  • Strike wood(毃木)
  • Percussive action(毃击)
  • Beat a drum(毃鼓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily found in classical texts or specialized historical contexts.

FAQ