拞 (lǐ) - To hold & to grasp

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lǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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拞 · lǐ

To hold;

to grasp;

to control.

A variant form of 攡.

To holdto graspto control. A variant form of 攡.

Usage highlights

To hold firmlyGrasp opportunityControl emotionsHold powerGrasp meaningControl situation

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 持— to hold; to maintain
  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 攡— to spread out; to open up (variant form)

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He firmly held the object (拞住).
  • To grasp the opportunity (拞机会).
  • Control one's emotions (拞情绪).

Collocations

  • To hold firmly(拞住)
  • Grasp opportunity(拞机会)
  • Control emotions(拞情绪)
  • Hold power(拞权)
  • Grasp meaning(拞意思)
  • Control situation(拞局面)

Idioms

  • To grasp and control(拞控)
  • Firmly in hand(拞在手中)
  • Control the overall situation(拞全局)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a variant form and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It shares similar meaning and usage with the more common character 攡.

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