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Definition
To whip or flog; a short wooden cudgel or riding crop.
- literaryto whip; to flog; to beat
- literarya short wooden cudgel or riding crop
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a short, heavy wooden stick or club, often used as a weapon or a tool for beating. While it can be used as a verb for flogging, it is much more commonly encountered as a noun in modern speech. It carries a slightly aggressive or archaic tone compared to generic terms for sticks like 棍.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 槌, which refers to a hammer or mallet used for striking a gong or bell. The distinction is subtle but important in formal contexts.
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