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March 24, 2026
撾wō(wo1)
The character 撾 (wō) means 'to beat' or 'to strike.' It is often used in contexts involving physical force or impact, such as hitting an object or striking a surface. This word can be found in both literal and figurative expressions, reflecting the action of inflicting force.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese martial arts, the concept of striking is crucial, and specific techniques may utilize the term 撾 to describe certain types of strikes. This reflects the importance of precision and technique in Chinese combat practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a drum (the radical 撾 resembles a hand striking a drum) where the sound represents the action of beating. The 'w' in 'wō' can be remembered as 'whack,' similar to the sound of striking something.
Meanings of 撾
wō(wo1)
1to beat; to strike
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AI Study Notes for 撾
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a drum (the radical 撾 resembles a hand striking a drum) where the sound represents the action of beating. The 'w' in 'wō' can be remembered as 'whack,' similar to the sound of striking something.
Usage Notes
This character is generally used in more formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. Common collocations include 撾打 (wō dǎ) meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit.'
HSK Study Tips
While 撾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other HSK words related to actions and physical movements. Students should focus on the radicals and components of the character to help remember its meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese martial arts, the concept of striking is crucial, and specific techniques may utilize the term 撾 to describe certain types of strikes. This reflects the importance of precision and technique in Chinese combat practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 撾 with 打 (dǎ), which also means 'to hit' but is used more commonly in everyday language. For example, saying '我撾他' (wǒ wō tā) instead of '我打他' (wǒ dǎ tā) would sound overly formal or unusual.
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Cultural Notes for 撾
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In traditional Chinese martial arts, the concept of striking is crucial, and specific techniques may utilize the term 撾 to describe certain types of strikes. This reflects the importance of precision and technique in Chinese combat practices.
Word Family of 撾
Words Containing This Character2
老挝Laos老撾
挝wōancient weapon with a tip shaped like a hand or claw撾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 撾
It is pronounced as 'wō' with a flat, high tone.
It is generally more formal and may not fit well in casual conversation; using simpler terms like 打 (dǎ) for 'hit' might be more appropriate.
Common phrases include 撾打 (wō dǎ), which specifically refers to striking or beating something.
