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劈 is a phono-semantic compound primarily used as a verb for forceful actions. The semantic radical 刀 at the bottom indicates a bladed tool, while the upper component 辟 provides its phonetic value. The core meaning is to hack, chop, or split something apart, often with a heavy blade. Beyond literal cutting, it can describe objects splitting naturally or metaphorically convey abrupt, forceful impacts like a lightning strike.
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他把木头劈成了两半。
哥哥正在后院劈柴。
闪电劈中了那棵大树。
她用斧头劈开了那个椰子。
这个动作需要先练习劈叉。
他的谎言把他们的关系劈出了一道裂痕。
传闻他因为劈腿而分手了。
那道峡谷仿佛是巨人用斧头劈出来的。