胣 (chǐ) - To disembowel, to rip open the abdomen and

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chǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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胣 · chǐ

To disembowel, to rip open the abdomen and remove the intestines (a form of ancient punishment or ritual sacrifice).

To disembowel, to rip open the abdomen and

Usage highlights

Disembowelment punishmentRitual disembowelmentExecution by disembowelmentDisembowelment methodDisembowelment tool

Synonyms

  • 剖腹— to cut open the abdomen
  • 开膛— to open the chest/abdomen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient punishment involved disembowelment (胣刑).
  • Archaeologists found evidence of ritual disembowelment (胣祭) at the site.
  • Historical texts describe this brutal execution method (胣戮).

Collocations

  • Disembowelment punishment(胣刑)
  • Ritual disembowelment(胣祭)
  • Execution by disembowelment(胣戮)
  • Disembowelment method(胣法)
  • Disembowelment tool(胣具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 胣 refers to a specific form of ancient Chinese punishment involving abdominal mutilation.
  • This character appears primarily in historical and legal contexts rather than modern usage.
  • The practice was considered one of the more severe corporal punishments in ancient legal systems.

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