拷
examine under torture
拷 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 考 (examine, old). 手 signifies striking or hitting, while 考 means investigation or scrutiny. In ancient times, law enforcement officials would beat suspects to elicit confessions during case investigations, as represented by 拷, meaning to torture or interrogate.
Vocabulary of 拷
- 拷問 (question via torture)
- 拷打 (flog)
Classification
Related Characters:
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