比划 (bǐ hua)

比划

bǐ hua

Traditional: 比劃

Meaning

to gesture
to gesticulate
to practice the moves of a martial art by imitating the teacher
to fight
to come to blows

Characters and stroke order

比 bǐ

to compare, liken; comparison; than

radical 81 ⽐ · 4 strokes

划 hua

to row or paddle a boat; to scratch; to plan; profitable

radical 18 ⼑ · 6 strokes

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