跀 (yuè) - To cut off the feet (an ancient punishment) & to amputate the feet as punishment.

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yuè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

跀 · yuè

To cut off the feet (an ancient punishment);

to amputate the feet as punishment.

To cut off the feet (an ancient punishment)to amputate the feet as punishment.

Usage highlights

foot amputation punishmentto suffer foot amputationancient punishment of foot amputationmutilation punishmentpunishment by cutting off feet

Synonyms

  • 刖— to cut off feet as punishment (alternative character)
  • 膑— to remove the kneecap (similar mutilation punishment)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention foot amputation as punishment (跀刑).
  • The criminal received the punishment of foot amputation (受跀刑).
  • Historical records describe various mutilation punishments (including 跀).

Collocations

  • foot amputation punishment(跀刑)
  • to suffer foot amputation(受跀)
  • ancient punishment of foot amputation(古代跀刑)
  • mutilation punishment(肉刑, including 跀)
  • punishment by cutting off feet(断足之刑)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 跀刑 was one of the five ancient mutilation punishments in Chinese legal history.
  • This punishment was used during various dynasties before being abolished or replaced.
  • The character reflects the harsh physical punishments of ancient Chinese legal systems.

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