(qiǎ) - To grip tightly with both hands & to pinch

Tone 3

qiǎ | 8 strokes | radical: 扌

· qiǎ

To grip tightly with both hands;

to pinch;

to clutch.

To grip tightly with both handsto pinchto clutch.

Usage highlights

To grip tightlyTo pinch with handsTo clutch the neckTo hold firmlyGripping actionHand grip

Synonyms

  • to pinch; to nip
  • to pinch; to knead
  • to grip; to hold

Antonyms

  • to release; to let go
  • to loosen; to relax grip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gripped the opponent's neck tightly (拤住脖子).
  • The child pinched the flower stem (拤着花茎).
  • She clutched the railing for support (拤住栏杆).

Collocations

  • To grip tightly(拤住)
  • To pinch with hands(用手拤)
  • To clutch the neck(拤脖子)
  • To hold firmly(紧紧拤着)
  • Gripping action(拤的动作)
  • Hand grip(手拤)

Idioms

  • To grip the throat(拤住咽喉)
  • To clutch desperately(死命拤住)
  • To pinch with force(用力拤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts a hand action of gripping or pinching, emphasizing physical control or restraint.
  • Often used in contexts describing physical confrontations or precise manual manipulation.

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