郄 (qiè) - A surname & also used in ancient texts to mean a

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qiè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

器情

郄 · qiè

A surname;

also used in ancient texts to mean a gap, crack, or flaw.

A surnamealso used in ancient texts to mean a

Usage highlights

Surname QieHave a gapQie familyQie RuìQie KeQie's flaw

Synonyms

  • 隙— gap; crack; interval
  • 郤— alternative form of 郄; surname; gap

Antonyms

  • 合— to join; to close
  • 整— whole; complete

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Qie (姓郄).
  • There was a flaw in the argument (有郄).
  • The ancient text mentions a gap in the wall (墙有郄).

Collocations

  • Surname Qie(郄姓)
  • Have a gap(有郄)
  • Qie family(郄氏)
  • Qie Ruì (郄芮) - historical figure
  • Qie Ke (郄克) - historical figure
  • Qie's flaw(郄疵)

Idioms

  • To find fault and pick flaws(吹毛求郄)
  • A gap that can be exploited(可乘之郄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 郄 is an ancient Chinese surname with historical roots, notably during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • In classical texts, it can also denote a gap or flaw, often used metaphorically.
  • As a surname, it is relatively rare but carries a sense of historical depth and lineage.

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