缷 (xiè) - To unload & to remove

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xiè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical:

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缷 · xiè

To unload;

to remove;

to lay down;

to put down (archaic variant of 卸).

To unloadto removeto lay down

Usage highlights

Unload goodsRemove armorDismiss from officePut down a burdenUnload cargoTake off equipment

Synonyms

  • 卸— To unload; to remove (modern standard form)
  • 解— To untie; to relieve
  • 除— To remove; to eliminate

Antonyms

  • 装— To load; to install
  • 载— To carry; to load
  • 负— To bear; to carry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The workers unloaded the cargo (缷货).
  • He removed his armor after battle (缷甲).
  • The official was dismissed from his post (缷任).
  • She put down her heavy burden (缷下重担).

Collocations

  • Unload goods(缷货)
  • Remove armor(缷甲)
  • Dismiss from office(缷任)
  • Put down a burden(缷担)
  • Unload cargo(缷载)
  • Take off equipment(缷装)

Idioms

  • To lay down arms and surrender(丢盔缷甲)
  • To shirk responsibility(推缷责任)
  • To unload the burden(缷下包袱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 缷 is an archaic variant of the modern character 卸, primarily used in historical texts.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature related to military and official contexts.
  • In modern usage, 卸 has completely replaced 缷 in standard Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

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