挐 (ná) - To grasp, to hold & to entangle, to involve

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ná ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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挐 · ná

To grasp, to hold;

to entangle, to involve;

a surname.

To grasp, to holdto entangle, to involvea surname.

Usage highlights

Grasp firmlyEntangle and bindInvolve in troubleDrag intoNa familyHold and pull

Synonyms

  • 拿— To take, to hold
  • 抓— To grab, to seize
  • 握— To grasp, to hold

Antonyms

  • 放— To release, to let go
  • 松— To loosen, to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He grasped the rope tightly (挐住绳子).
  • The vines entangled the tree (藤蔓挐树).
  • She is involved in the dispute (她被挐入纠纷).
  • Mr. Na is a teacher (挐老师).

Collocations

  • Grasp firmly(紧挐)
  • Entangle and bind(挐缚)
  • Involve in trouble(挐祸)
  • Drag into(挐入)
  • Na family(挐氏)
  • Hold and pull(挐扯)

Idioms

  • Entangled and hard to separate(纠缠挐结)
  • Drag and pull without end(挐扯不休)
  • Grasp the essence(挐其要领)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical texts to describe grasping or entanglement, both literal and metaphorical.
  • Appears as a rare surname in historical records.
  • In some contexts, can imply being dragged into complicated situations.

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