磔 (zhé) - Dismemberment — a form of execution by dismemberment & also refers to the downward-right stroke in Chinese

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Dismemberment — a form of execution by dismemberment in ancient China;

also refers to the downward-right stroke in Chinese calligraphy (捺).

Dismemberment — a form of execution by dismembermentalso refers to the downward-right stroke in Chinese

Usage highlights

Dismemberment punishmentCalligraphy strokeExecution methodSevere punishmentAncient tortureStroke technique

Synonyms

  • 凌迟— lingchi - death by a thousand cuts
  • 分尸— dismemberment
  • 捺— downward-right stroke in calligraphy

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The criminal was executed by dismemberment (处以磔刑).
  • This calligraphic stroke is called 'na' (磔笔).
  • The ancient punishment was severe (古代磔刑).
  • He practiced the downward-right stroke technique (练习磔法).

Collocations

  • Dismemberment punishment(磔刑)
  • Calligraphy stroke(磔笔)
  • Execution method(磔法)
  • Severe punishment(严磔)
  • Ancient torture(古磔)
  • Stroke technique(磔势)

Idioms

  • Executed by dismemberment(处以磔刑)
  • The technique of the downward stroke(磔法之势)
  • Severe punishment and harsh laws(严刑磔法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the Five Punishments in ancient China, considered extremely cruel.
  • In calligraphy, refers to the 'na' stroke (捺) that sweeps downward to the right.
  • Historically used for serious crimes like treason and rebellion.
  • The character combines 'stone' (石) with 'split' (桀), suggesting breaking apart.

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