砭 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified/traditional character

砭 English definition

biān

  • ancient stone acupuncture needle
  • to criticize
  • to pierce

Characters with the same pronunciation

  • : to stir-fry before broiling or stewing;
  • : a kind of otter;
  • : basket for fruits;
  • : bamboo sedan chair;
  • : to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate;
  • : bat; also pr. [bian3];
  • : side; edge; margin; border; boundary; CL:個|个[ge4]; simultaneously;
  • : Japanese variant of 邊|边[bian1];
  • : whip or lash; to flog; to whip; conductor's baton; segmented iron weapon (old); penis (of animal, served as food);
  • : bream;