To perform the splits by spreading the legs in opposite directions until the groin or buttocks touch the ground, as seen in gymnastics, dance, or martial arts

to cleave or split open; to spread open (such as the legs or fingers)

coming down directly on the head and face; used to describe a sudden, fierce, and overwhelming onslaught of things like rain, snow, or harsh criticism

to chop firewood; to split logs

Right on the head or face, often used to describe a sudden or rude physical movement or outburst.

to cut through mountains or level hilltops using human labor or explosives, often to clear a path for roads or canals

Sound of crackling, slapping, clapping, or clattering; often used for things burning or breaking. Also written as [[噼啪|噼啪|pi1 pa1]].

onomatopoeia for the crackling sound of firecrackers, gunfire, or objects hitting the ground; also written as [[噼里啪啦|噼里啪啦|pi1 li5 pa1 la1]]

to be struck by lightning and split open by heaven; used as a curse or a solemn oath to show sincerity or to condemn someone

directly against the face; head on

describes a hand movement that is lightning-fast or sudden

To cut through the waves; used to describe a ship moving forward or metaphorically to describe overcoming obstacles and difficulties in one's path.

to slash at someone with a sword or saber, especially used of cavalry soldiers

to lash down directly at one's head; coming down thick and fast like a storm of blows or rain

a knife with a thick back used for chopping wood or bamboo

directed or positioned right against the chest; straight toward the chest

a military combat technique involving the use of a bayonet or saber to slash and stab an enemy

the tendency of certain minerals or rocks to split along specific planes where atomic bonds are weakest; also called [[解理|解理|jie3 li3]]

Right in the face; directly toward the face.

(onomatopoeia) Continuous crackling or slapping sounds, such as those of firecrackers, raindrops hitting a surface, or a burst of applause.

to have a friendly chat; used in Shanghai dialect

"Chop-Hanging Fist", a traditional style of Chinese martial arts known for its long-range swinging and chopping techniques

A method of plant grafting where a scion is inserted into a vertical cut made in the top of a decapitated rootstock; also known as [[割接法|割接法|ge1 jie1 fa3]]

to split; to cleave apart

to be damaged or hurt by groundless slander; to frame someone with false accusations

To perform a gymnastic or dance move where the legs are spread in opposite directions until they touch the floor.

to split open; to chop or cleave; to rend

divergent or splitting off in different directions, especially when referring to roads or paths

A simple machine made of two slanted surfaces, shaped like a triangle in cross-section; includes the edges of tools like knives, axes, and [[楔子|楔子|xie1 zi5]]

mistake or error; to miss meeting someone because of different timing; to sing or play music off-key; to speak in a hesitant or stumbling manner; hoarse or cracked voice

(loanword) virtual private network; VPN

To be struck by lightning or a bolt of thunder