伐	1269A05   91A.71-7	部居	畫數  6	ㄈㄚˊ [fa2]  (also *ㄈㄚ [fa1] ).
N	(AC) merit.
V	(1)  To chop, cut: 伐冰 (AC) chop ice; 伐樹 chop (down) trees; oft. 砍伐 (fig.) 伐性之斧 sexual indulgence injures vitality. (2)  (AC) to attack (country): oft. 討伐 send punitive expedition; 弔民伐罪 attack the tyrant and relieve the people of their sufferings; 口誅筆伐 (fig.) condemn by pen and word of mouth. (3)  Boast: 伐善，伐功，矜伐 brag of one's own accomplishments.
Words	1.伐柯 *[fa1ke1], v.i., (AC allu.) be matchmaker.