Common Meanings
1
guài夬
To separate or resolve; to make a division or decisive decision.
面对两难，他选择夬断，不再犹豫。
Facing a dilemma, he made a firm decision and stopped hesitating.
One of the 64 hexagrams in the I Ching (hexagram 43, ䷪), named Guài, symbolizing decisiveness and breakthrough. In ancient texts like the I Ching, it suggests making a clear and resolute proclamation, as in 'Guài: Proclaim in the royal court.'
古人常以夬卦象征决断之力，鼓励人们勇于突破困境。
Ancient people often used the Guai hexagram to symbolize the power of decisiveness, encouraging people to bravely break through difficulties.
2
jué夬
A thumb-ring used to draw a bowstring; it is also written as '決'.
他手持夬，準備彎弓射箭
He held the 'jué' (thumb-ring), ready to draw the bow and shoot an arrow.
To damage, injure, or harm, often referring to physical damage to objects or parts.
由于年久失修，石柱底部已有所夬损。
Due to prolonged disrepair, the base of the stone pillar has sustained some damage.
To lack; a vacancy. It's an archaic term often referring to a vacant position or a shortage.
團隊中若有夬員，應及時補齊。
If there is a vacant position in the team, it should be filled promptly.