How to Say
How to Write
qiào
Meaning: to beat with a stick
💡 Think: 'Strike (撽) the nail with a qiao (sound) of the hammer'
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

撽 (qiào) meaning in English —

撽 (qiào) means 'to beat with a stick', often referring to striking or hitting with a rod or club. It is a rarely used character, found mainly in classical texts. The left radical 扌 (hand) indicates an action, while the right part 敫 provides sound. You won't see it often in modern Chinese, but it's useful for understanding ancient punishments or descriptions of striking.

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