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The hand (扌) pries or lifts something open, like using a lever to move a heavy object.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 撬 is used in context
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He used a crowbar to pry open the wooden box.
He used a screwdriver to pry open that old box.
The thief tried to pick the lock to enter the room.
We need to pry open this can.