Memory phrase for the character: 斥

斥

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Meaning

reject, refuse, repel

Pronunciation

SEKI
shirizokeru

Explanation

 Axe 斤 with emphasis 丶. (cf. blade 刃 of the sword 刀)

Mnemonic
 
(I do not accept poor quality:) As the axe 斤 has a notch 丶, I reject it.

Radicals

斤 axeImage of an axe, probably with the handle on the right.
刃 blade of sword
丶 stroke for emphasisIn many languages (such as French), short strokes are used above the letters to express an emphasis. This stroke 丶 is used in the mnemonics accordingly.




 Vocabulary

斥ける しりぞける  reject, repel, strike back

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