鞭
whip; weapon; whip-like thing; whip; firecrackers
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
whip; riding crop
Used for driving livestock or as a tool for punishment, also used figuratively to mean encouragement.
The herdsman waved his whip to drive the sheep.
We finished the task at full speed, like a horse spurred on by a whip.
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The teacher used a teaching pointer to point at the blackboard and explain knowledge points.
He whipped away the aggressive dog blocking the road.
In adversity, he used his dream as a whip to spur himself forward.
noun
ancient bludgeon weapon
formalA heavy blunt weapon popular in ancient China, made of iron with segmented joints.
Ancient Chinese generals often used steel whips as close-quarters combat weapons.
A bamboo-jointed whip from the Qing Dynasty is on display in the museum.
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Huang Zhong in *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* once repelled enemy troops with an iron whip.
This whip-like weapon requires great arm strength to wield.
Warriors in film and television often charge into battle wielding iron whips.
noun
whip-like object
Refers to long, thin tools or items resembling a whip, often used for teaching or correction.
The teacher picked up the teaching pointer and tapped the podium to remind everyone to be quiet.
Farmers use bamboo whips to scare away sparrows in the rice fields.
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The tailor used a leather tool to smooth out the wrinkles in the fabric.
He used a thin whip-like stick to push aside the vines blocking his view.
The tour guide used a pointer to point at the distant mountain peak.
noun
male animal genitalia (edible/medicinal)
informalA traditional Chinese medicine and culinary ingredient, considered to have tonic properties in TCM.
Deer whip is often added to traditional medicinal meals to nourish the body.
Many people believe that ox whip has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang.
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The signature dish of this restaurant is braised deer whip.
Traditional Chinese medicine shops sell various animal whip medicinal materials.
He specially bought ox whip to soak in wine to condition his body.
noun
string of firecrackers
A traditional firework made of many small firecrackers tied together, used for celebrations.
Every household will set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival.
People lit a string of firecrackers to celebrate the wedding.
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The sound of firecrackers at the opening ceremony was deafening.
The children covered their ears waiting for the firecrackers to go off.
Setting off firecrackers during the New Year is a traditional Chinese custom.
verb
to whip; to flog
literaryA formal literary usage, also used figuratively to mean harsh criticism or severe punishment.
The general whipped his horse to urge the army forward.
Landlords in the old society often whipped their suffering indentured servants.
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History textbooks expose the crimes of reactionaries who whipped corpses and desecrated graves.
The teacher's harsh criticism whipped at his self-esteem like a whip.
Critics lashed out at the vulgar content of this movie.