伐
cut down; attack; boast
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to cut down; to fell
Specifically refers to cutting down trees or woody plants.
They are cutting wood in the forest.
He cut down several big trees to build a house.
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Indiscriminate logging will destroy the ecological environment.
The government prohibits logging in protected areas.
This wood was felled through legal channels.
verb
to attack; to征伐
formalUsed in historical or formal contexts referring to military campaigns.
Ancient emperors often sent troops to attack neighboring countries.
They decided to讨伐 this corrupt regime.
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The Northern Expedition took place in the 1920s.
The two countries have been hostile and attacking each other for many years.
The general was ordered to lead his troops to suppress the rebels.
noun
surname Fa
Refers to the Chinese surname Fa.
My teacher's surname is Fa.
Mr. Fa is the legal adviser of our company.
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The surname Fa is not very common in China.
The Fa clan has a long history.
May I ask if you are Manager Fa?
verb
to boast; to brag
literaryLiterary usage, often appears in set phrases.
He never boasts of his virtues and is always humble.
A gentleman who is neither arrogant nor boastful can accomplish great things.
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Although he has achievements, he never boasts of them.
Truly learned people are often neither arrogant nor boastful.
People who boast of their virtues are often disliked by others.