() - To lift & to raise

Tone 1

qū | 8 strokes | radical: 扌

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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

Synonyms

  • to lift; to raise
  • to lift; to carry
  • to pick up; to collect

Antonyms

  • to put down; to release
  • to abandon; to discard

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.

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