疈 (pì) - To split open & to cut apart

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pì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

疈 · pì

To split open;

to cut apart;

to break open (archaic character).

To split opento cut apartto break open (archaic character).

Usage highlights

Split sacrificeBreak for divinationRitual splittingCut open jadeBreak apart metal

Synonyms

  • 剖— to cut open, to dissect
  • 劈— to split, to chop
  • 裂— to crack, to split

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to join
  • 整— whole, intact
  • 完— complete, undamaged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ritual required splitting the sacrifice (疈牲).
  • Ancient texts mention breaking open objects for divination (疈卜).
  • The character appears in classical ritual contexts (疈礼).

Collocations

  • Split sacrifice(疈牲)
  • Break for divination(疈卜)
  • Ritual splitting(疈礼)
  • Cut open jade(疈玉)
  • Break apart metal(疈金)

Idioms

  • To split and examine(疈而视之)
  • Ritual division ceremony(疈祀之礼)
  • Breaking open for oracle(疈龟占卜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in ancient Chinese ritual texts and bronze inscriptions.
  • Used in context of sacrificial ceremonies where objects or animals were split open.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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