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劈 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to hack; to chop; to split open
to split in two; to divide
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with a lightning move of the hand
to cleave
straight away
right in the face
right in the face
split
to split open
shout oneself hoarse
to chop firewood
to do the splits
the splits
Notice where 劈 sits in each complete thought.
How dare you say that that temple is a ruined temple...aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?
Source: Tatoeba #11380993 · CC BY 2.0 FRIf you swear reckless oaths, lightning will strike you.
Source: Tatoeba #14003270 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.