阋 (xì) - To quarrel & to fight

阋Tone 4

xì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

阋 · xì

To quarrel;

to fight;

to engage in conflict or dispute, especially among family members.

To quarrelto fightto engage in conflict or dispute, especially among

Usage highlights

Brothers quarrelingInternal conflictFamily disputeTo quarrel with siblingsDomestic strifeQuarrel over trivial matters

Synonyms

  • 争— to dispute; to contend
  • 吵— to quarrel; to argue
  • 斗— to fight; to struggle

Antonyms

  • 和— harmony; peace
  • 睦— harmonious; friendly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brothers often quarrel (兄弟阋墙).
  • Internal strife weakened the kingdom (内阋).
  • They had a dispute over the inheritance (因遗产而阋).
  • Family conflicts can be destructive (家庭阋争).

Collocations

  • Brothers quarreling(兄弟阋墙)
  • Internal conflict(内阋)
  • Family dispute(家庭阋争)
  • To quarrel with siblings(阋于墙)
  • Domestic strife(家阋)
  • Quarrel over trivial matters(小事相阋)

Idioms

  • Brothers quarreling at home(兄弟阋墙)
  • Internal strife brings external trouble(阋墙招侮)
  • Quarrels within while facing external threats(外御其侮，内阋其墙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in the context of family disputes, particularly among siblings.
  • The character appears in classical texts emphasizing the importance of family harmony.
  • The idiom '兄弟阋墙' (brothers quarreling) is a well-known expression warning against internal conflict.

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