拑 (qián) - To clamp & to pinch

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qián ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

器情

拑 · qián

To clamp;

to pinch;

to hold with forceps;

to restrain or control.

To clampto pinchto hold with forceps

Usage highlights

Clamp tightlyPinch with forcepsControl opinionsHold firmlyRestrict speechGrip with tools

Synonyms

  • 钳— pincers; to grip
  • 夹— to pinch; to clip
  • 捏— to pinch; to knead

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dentist used forceps to clamp the tooth (拑住牙齿).
  • He pinched the wire with pliers (用钳子拑住电线).
  • The authorities tried to control public opinion (拑制舆论).

Collocations

  • Clamp tightly(拑紧)
  • Pinch with forceps(用钳子拑)
  • Control opinions(拑制舆论)
  • Hold firmly(拑住)
  • Restrict speech(拑口)
  • Grip with tools(工具拑)

Idioms

  • To clamp the mouth and not speak(拑口禁语)
  • Bound hands and gagged mouth(拑手拑口)
  • To restrain and control(拑制束缚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to physical clamping or pinching actions, often with tools.
  • Extended metaphorically to mean restraining speech or controlling opinions.

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