轚 (jí) - To collide & to strike against

轚Tone 2

jí ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

轚 · jí

To collide;

to strike against;

to obstruct;

to hinder.

To collideto strike againstto obstruct

Usage highlights

Collide and strikeStrike against rocksObstruct and hinderVehicle collisionMutual obstructionImpact damage

Synonyms

  • 撞— to collide; to bump
  • 击— to strike; to hit
  • 碍— to obstruct; to hinder

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through; unobstructed
  • 顺— smooth; unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vehicles collided on the highway (车辆轚撞).
  • The ship struck against the rocks (船轚礁石).
  • The project was hindered by funding issues (项目被资金问题轚阻).

Collocations

  • Collide and strike(轚撞)
  • Strike against rocks(轚石)
  • Obstruct and hinder(轚阻)
  • Vehicle collision(车轚)
  • Mutual obstruction(相轚)
  • Impact damage(轚伤)

Idioms

  • Vehicles colliding and boats bumping(车轚舟冲)
  • Mutual obstruction and hindrance(互相轚碍)
  • Striking against and colliding with(轚击碰撞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
  • It represents the concept of physical collision or obstruction, often used in transportation or conflict contexts.
  • The complex structure reflects its specialized meaning in describing impactful encounters.

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