磓 (duī) - To strike & to pound

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duī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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磓 · duī

To strike;

to pound;

to ram;

to hit with force, often referring to heavy impact or collision.

To striketo poundto ram

Usage highlights

Pound the shoreRam the doorStrike heavilyCollide with forcePound into piecesBatter down

Synonyms

  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 打— to hit; to beat
  • 撞— to collide; to bump

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to soothe
  • 轻触— to touch lightly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The waves pound against the shore (波浪磓岸).
  • He rammed the door with a log (他用木头磓门).
  • The hammer struck the metal (锤子磓打金属).

Collocations

  • Pound the shore(磓岸)
  • Ram the door(磓门)
  • Strike heavily(磓打)
  • Collide with force(磓击)
  • Pound into pieces(磓碎)
  • Batter down(磓破)

Idioms

  • To pound and smash(磓碎)
  • Strike and break(磓破)
  • Ram and collapse(磓塌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing forceful impacts, particularly in construction or destruction contexts.
  • It carries connotations of raw, physical force rather than precision or finesse.
  • In historical contexts, it might describe battering rams or similar siege equipment.

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