扏 (qiú) - A rare character meaning to hold or grasp & to bind or secure.

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qiú ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

情仁

扏 · qiú

A rare character meaning to hold or grasp firmly;

to bind or secure.

A rare character meaning to hold or graspto bind or secure.

Usage highlights

Rare characterTo hold firmlyClassical usageHand radical character

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 持— to hold; to maintain
  • 抓— to grab; to seize

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 扏 appears in some classical texts with the meaning 'to hold firmly'.
  • In ancient manuscripts, 扏 was used to describe securing an object (扏物).
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage.

Collocations

  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • To hold firmly(牢固地握持)
  • Classical usage(古典用法)
  • Hand radical character(提手旁汉字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 扏 is an extremely rare character not found in common modern dictionaries.
  • It appears in some classical Chinese texts with meanings related to holding or binding.
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with 九, suggesting the concept of firm grasp.

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