How to write 擘

擘 (bò) 1. 大拇指。 Big thumb. 2. 大拇指： a. 画（计划，布置。亦作“擘划”）。 - used in composition (planning, arrangement; also written as '擘划'). b. 窠（指在印章或石碑上用直线划出来的方格子，以使刻写的字整齐）。 - concerning the grid (referring to squares drawn with straight lines on seals or stone tablets to ensure alignment of inscribing characters). c. 巨～（喻杰出的人物）。 - Giant big thumb (figuratively refers to an outstanding individual). d. ～肌分理（喻分析事理很缜密）。 - Analyzing matters in great detail (figuratively means meticulous analysis). 3. 分开;剖裂 ([En.] open; divide). - To separate; to split. 4. 拨弹琴弦的指法。用拇指抬弦称擘。引申为弹奏 ([En.] play). - The technique of plucking strings on a musical instrument, using the thumb to lift the strings is called "擘." Extended meaning is to play. 5. 砍，劈击 ([En.] cut). - To chop, to strike. 6. 同“掰”。 - Same as "掰". 引: 1. 《孟子·滕文公下》：于齐国之士，吾必以 仲子为巨擘焉。 - "Among the scholars of the State of Qi, I certainly regard Zhongzi as the foremost." 例: - 例如:擘指(大拇指)。 Example: 擘指 (big thumb). 引: 1. 唐·李朝威《柳毅传》：乃擘青天而飞去。 - "Thus splitting the blue sky and flying away." 例: - 例如:擘开(裂开，切开);擘窠书(大字的通称口擘窠，原指篆刻印章时加以分格，以便匀排);擘析(分析，剖析)。 Examples: 擘开 (to split open); 擘窠书 (general name for large characters drawn in a framework to ensure even spacing during seal carving); 擘析 (analyze, dissect). 引: 1. 董解元《西厢记》：若论弹琴擘阮，前后绝伦。 - "If discussing the art of playing the guan on the lute, there is no one like me both before and after." 例: - 例如:擘阮(谓弹琴)。 Example: 擘阮 (refers to playing the lute). 例: 如:擘面(扑面，迎面);擘头子(劈头)。 Examples: 擘面 (to hit directly); 擘头子 (a direct strike). 另见: pǐ.