扼 (è) - to clutch & to grip tightly
扼 · è
to clutch;
to grip tightly;
to guard;
to control;
to strangle.
to clutchto grip tightlyto guard
Usage highlights
to guard a strategic pointto strangleto controlto grip the throatto clutchto hold firmly
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The soldier guarded the strategic pass (扼守要隘).
- He gripped the steering wheel tightly (扼住方向盘).
- The regime suppressed freedom of speech (扼杀言论自由).
- They controlled the enemy's supply lines (扼制敌人的补给线).
Collocations
- to guard a strategic point(扼守)
- to strangle(扼杀)
- to control(扼制)
- to grip the throat(扼喉)
- to clutch(扼腕)
- to hold firmly(扼住)
Idioms
- To sigh in grief or frustration(扼腕叹息)
- To seize the throat(扼喉抚背)
- To control a vital point(扼吭拊背)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted a hand gripping something, conveying control or restraint.
- Used in military strategy to describe controlling strategic locations.
- The phrase '扼腕叹息' expresses deep regret or frustration through the physical gesture of clutching one's wrist.