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揲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
揲shéto sort out divining stalksg, 12 strokes, radical 扌
揲shésort out divining stalksunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌
揲diéto sort out divining stalksg, 12 strokes, radical 扌
揲diésort out divining stalksunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌
dié(die2)
primary
T2
  1. 1to sort out divining stalks
  2. 2sort out divining stalks
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March 24, 2026

揲dié(die2)

The character 揲 (dié) refers specifically to the action of sorting out divining stalks, which is a practice in traditional Chinese divination, particularly in the context of I Ching (Yijing). This term is commonly used in religious or spiritual contexts where individuals seek guidance or foresight through the manipulation of stalks or similar objects.

Strokes12Radical扌
Cultural Note

Divination practices like sorting divining stalks have a long history in Chinese culture, especially in the context of seeking guidance from ancestors or spiritual beings. This practice is notably tied to the I Ching, one of the oldest Chinese classic texts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise sage carefully sorting through a pile of bamboo sticks (the divining stalks) to find answers about the future. The character 揲 looks like a hand (扌) holding these sticks, and the sound 'dié' can remind you of 'deity', linking it to divination and spiritual practices.

Meanings of 揲

dié(die2)
primary
1to sort out divining stalks
2sort out divining stalks
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About 揲

揲Simplified
12Strokes
扌Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 揲

Usage Notes

This term is quite niche and primarily used in specific divination contexts, making it less common in everyday conversation. Learners should be aware that its usage is mainly formal and often associated with traditional practices, so using it casually could be inappropriate.

HSK Study Tips

This word is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, so learners at lower levels may not encounter it frequently. However, understanding it can deepen knowledge of cultural practices related to divination and enhance vocabulary related to traditional Chinese customs.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 揲 with similar characters related to sorting or organizing, such as 整 (zhěng). It's important to note that 揲 specifically pertains to divination, whereas 整 has a broader meaning of 'to organize' or 'to arrange'.

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Etymology of 揲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)枼
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Case file: 揲

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half枼 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 揲?

Decomposition of 揲

IDS Structure⿰扌枼
揲Full Character
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扌shou3
left
枼ye4
right
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How to say to sort out divining stalks in Chinese

“to sort out divining stalks” in Chinese is揲shé

The character 揲 (dié) refers specifically to the action of sorting out divining stalks, which is a practice in traditional Chinese divination, particularly in the context of I Ching (Yijing). This term is commonly used in religious or spiritual contexts where individuals seek guidance or foresight through the manipulation of stalks or similar objects.

When to use 揲

This term is quite niche and primarily used in specific divination contexts, making it less common in everyday conversation. Learners should be aware that its usage is mainly formal and often associated with traditional practices, so using it casually could be inappropriate.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 揲 with similar characters related to sorting or organizing, such as 整 (zhěng). It's important to note that 揲 specifically pertains to divination, whereas 整 has a broader meaning of 'to organize' or 'to arrange'.

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Cultural Notes for 揲

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, divination is often associated with tarot cards or astrology, whereas in Chinese culture, it is more commonly linked to practices like I Ching or Feng Shui, emphasizing a different approach to seeking knowledge of the future.

Word Family of 揲

Words Containing This Character1
揲diésort out divining stalks
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Compound Meaning

What does 揲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 揲

It refers to the act of sorting out divining stalks, primarily used in traditional divination practices.

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