胁

脅/脇
xié
办 + 月
Frequency#1494

Definitions

xié (noun) flank; side of torso
xié (verb) to coerce; to threaten

Etymology

Simplified form of 脅. Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 劦 represents the sound.

About

The character "胁" derives from the traditional form "脅", structured with the component "劦" indicating combined force and "月" derived from "肉" representing the body, originally denoting the ribs or flank. This anatomical reference provided a basis for the meaning to extend into the realm of applying pressure, leading to the verb sense of coercing or threatening. In the simplified form "胁", the element "劦" is replaced by "办", modifying the character's composition while maintaining its association with coercion. Over time, the primary meaning shifted from a physical body part to predominantly signify acts of intimidation, though the older anatomical sense occasionally appears in limited contexts.

Example Sentences Hide

威胁他人是违法的行为。

Wēixié tārén shì wéifǎ de xíngwéi.

Threatening others is an illegal act.

不要胁迫别人做不愿意的事。

Bùyào xiépò biérén zuò bù yuànyì de shì.

Don't coerce others into doing things they don't want to do.

他是在胁从下参与犯罪的。

Tā shì zài xiécóng xià cānyù fànzuì de.

He participated in the crime under duress as an accomplice.

他因胁持人质被警方逮捕。

Tā yīn xiéchí rénzhì bèi jǐngfāng dàibǔ.

He was arrested by the police for taking a hostage.

那个证人在受到威胁后保持了沉默。

Nàge zhèngrén zài shòudào wēixié hòu bǎochíle chénmò.

That witness remained silent after being threatened.

犯罪分子以曝光隐私相胁逼。

Fànzuì fènzǐ yǐ bàoguāng yǐnsī xiāng xiébī.

The criminal used the threat of exposing private information to coerce him.

他用胁肩谄笑的方式讨好上司。

Tā yòng xié jiān chǎn xiào de fāngshì tǎohǎo shàngsī.

He flattered his superior with an obsequious and ingratiating manner.

这种胁肋部的疼痛需要详细检查。

Zhè zhǒng xiélèi bù de téngtòng xūyào xiángxì jiǎnchá.

This pain in the costal region requires a detailed examination.

Related Characters

Component: 办

苏 协

Component: 月

有 明 月 期 望 服 青 朝 育 脸 股 脑 胜 背

Example Words

威胁 胁迫 胁持