kei4歧
Jyutpingkei4
Yalekèih
Definition
To diverge, fork, or branch off from a single source.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in formal or literary compounds rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of branching off or deviation from a main path or idea. When discussing physical paths, people usually prefer to use 分叉 instead of 歧.
Examples
The road forks up ahead, which way should we go?
They have divergent views on this matter and cannot reach an agreement.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 奇 because they look similar, but 歧 specifically relates to branching or divergence, whereas 奇 refers to something strange or unusual.
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