() - To strike & to hit

Tone 1

jī | 14 strokes | radical:

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To strike;

to hit;

to collide;

an ancient term for impact or collision.

To striketo hitto collide

Usage highlights

Mutual collisionStrike weaponsVehicle impactForceful hittingAncient combat strike

Synonyms

  • to hit; to strike
  • to hit; to beat
  • to collide; to bump

Antonyms

  • to avoid; to dodge
  • to yield; to give way

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariots collided violently (车马相毄).
  • Ancient texts describe weapons striking (兵器相毄).
  • The term appears in classical military contexts (军事毄打).

Collocations

  • Mutual collision(相毄)
  • Strike weapons(毄兵)
  • Vehicle impact(车毄)
  • Forceful hitting(猛毄)
  • Ancient combat strike(古战毄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in military and combat contexts.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily found in historical documents and specialized classical studies.

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