Chinese character 硺

It means “to strike” or “to hit.”

硺 is a classical Chinese action word for applying force. Historical examples pair it with 斫 (“cut”) and place it in phrases about working stone. It names an action, not a tone or reaction.

A Buddhist text dated 520 uses it in 硺斫, alongside 斫 (“cut”). A Tang-era epitaph preserves 硺石工文 in a stone-working context.

What does it mean when someone sends 硺?

Treat it as a classical verb; one character leaves the message unclear.

If it arrives alone, “strike” or “hit” is the safest starting gloss. The exact sense depends on the sentence around it.

It fits a quotation, historical explanation, or specialist Chinese text. In a casual message, the surrounding words matter: 硺 alone does not tell you whether the sender means a literal blow or stonework.