毆

beat, hit

毆 is composed of 區 (region) and 殳 (spiked mace). 區 refers to various objects, while 殳 is a pictograph of a hand holding a weapon. Therefore, 毆 conveys the idea of striking objects.

Vocabulary of 毆

  • 毆鬥 (have a fistfight)
  • 圍毆 (siege)

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