zhǐ

archaic
literary
technical
verb

Meaning of

扺 means to strike with the side of the hand; to chop (as in martial arts). Pronounced zhǐ.

  • to strike with the side of the hand; to chop (as in martial arts)

Character Info

Radical
Strokes7
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

shǒu
zhǐ
 
zhèng
zhòng
duì
fāng
jiān
jǐng
 

He struck with the side of his hand, hitting the opponent's shoulder and neck precisely.

rén
zhǐ
zhǎng
ér
tán
 
shèn
huān
 

The ancients clapped their hands while talking, greatly enjoying the conversation.

zhǎng
yuán
zhǐ
 
fēi
quán
 

This technique requires striking with the edge of the palm, not punching with the fist.

Measure Words

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