郤 (xì) - A gap, crack, or fissure & also used as a surname in ancient China.

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xì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

郤 · xì

A gap, crack, or fissure;

also used as a surname in ancient China.

A gap, crack, or fissurealso used as a surname in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Gap or crackXi familyXi surnameHave a riftFill the gap

Synonyms

  • 隙— gap, crack, rift
  • 缝— seam, crack

Antonyms

  • 合— join, close
  • 密— dense, tight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a gap in the wall (墙壁有郤).
  • He is from the Xi family (他姓郤).
  • Relationships have rifts (感情有郤).

Collocations

  • Gap or crack(缝隙)
  • Xi family(郤氏)
  • Xi surname(郤姓)
  • Have a rift(有郤)
  • Fill the gap(补郤)

Idioms

  • No gaps to exploit(无郤可乘)
  • Repair gaps and leaks(补郤塞漏)
  • Find cracks and insert(寻郤而入)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant a gap or crack, later extended to mean emotional or relational rifts.
  • Used as a surname during the Spring and Autumn period, with notable figures like Xi Que from the state of Jin.

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