丮 (jǐ) - An ancient character depicting a hand holding an & archaic form meaning to hold or grasp.

丮Tone 3

jǐ ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 丨

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丮 · jǐ

An ancient character depicting a hand holding an object;

archaic form meaning to hold or grasp.

An ancient character depicting a hand holding anarchaic form meaning to hold or grasp.

Usage highlights

Archaic characterOracle bone scriptComponent in other characters

Synonyms

  • 持— to hold
  • 执— to hold; to execute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is found in oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文).
  • It depicts a hand holding something (手持物).
  • It is a component in other characters (如 執).

Collocations

  • Archaic character(古文字)
  • Oracle bone script(甲骨文)
  • Component in other characters(构字部件)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the earliest Chinese characters, appearing in oracle bone inscriptions.
  • Represents the concept of grasping or holding, foundational to many derivative characters.

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