撬
Definitions
- 1. to lift
- 2. to pry open
- 3. to lever open
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Related words
4 itemsto pry open
撬开 means to pry open something, often used for lids or doors.
crowbar
撬棍 is a crowbar, a tool used for prying.
to stick up
翘 means to raise or tilt, often used for objects like tails or corners.
to pick a lock
撬锁 means to pick a lock by prying it open.
Usage notes
Collocations
撬 usually collocates with objects that can be pried open, like 门 (door) or 锁 (lock), and is commonly used in the pattern 把...撬开.
Common mistakes
Don't confuse 撬 (qiào, to pry) with 翘 (qiào, to raise/tilt). 撬 implies using a tool to apply force, while 翘 often describes a natural upward curve.
Example Sentences
1 shown他用工具 撬 开了门。
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