to refute; to dispel; to open up (for development)

Character data

Radical ⾨ (169.13)
Strokes 21
SIMPLIFIED , 𰿾

Definitions

闢 pì
  1. 1. to refute
  2. 2. to dispel
  3. 3. to open up (for development)
  4. 4. to open (a door)
  5. 5. law
  6. 6. to repudiate
  7. 7. variant of

Words containing 闢

Word Meaning
to take a different approach; to find an alternative
incisive; insightful; clear and penetrating (e.g. analysis)
profound, thorough and moving
penetrating; incisive
creation of the world; groundbreaking beginning
to open up; to establish; to set up
pioneer; groundbreaker
lit. to open a room; fig. to settle in a quiet room
to discuss behind closed doors
to refute a rumor; to deny
penetrated; trenchant; incisive
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