抾 (qū) - To lift & to raise
抾 · qū
To lift;
to raise;
to carry in both hands;
to collect;
to gather.
To liftto raiseto carry in both hands
Usage highlights
To lift upTo gather thingsTo carry respectfullyTo collect itemsTo raise with both hands
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He lifted the heavy box (抾起箱子).
- She gathered fallen leaves (抾落叶).
- They carried the offering with both hands (抾着祭品).
Collocations
- To lift up(抾起)
- To gather things(抾拾)
- To carry respectfully(抾捧)
- To collect items(抾集)
- To raise with both hands(抾举)
Cultural background
FAQ- A classical character used in ancient texts, particularly in descriptions of ritual actions involving lifting or carrying.
- Appears in some regional dialects with meanings related to gathering or collecting.