挶 (jū) - To hold & to grasp

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jū ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

挶 · jū

To hold;

to grasp;

a tool for holding or carrying things;

also refers to a type of ancient carriage or vehicle.

To holdto graspa tool for holding or carrying things

Usage highlights

Hold firmlyCarrying toolAncient carriageGrasp handleHold object

Synonyms

  • 持— to hold; to grasp
  • 握— to hold; to grip
  • 把— to hold; to grasp

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a tool to hold the object (用挶持物).
  • The ancient carriage was called a ju (古称挶车).
  • She grasped the handle firmly (紧挶把手).

Collocations

  • Hold firmly(紧挶)
  • Carrying tool(持挶)
  • Ancient carriage(挶车)
  • Grasp handle(挶柄)
  • Hold object(挶物)

Idioms

  • Firmly grasp the opportunity(紧挶时机)
  • Hold the reins tightly(紧挶缰绳)
  • Grasp the fundamental(挶本)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of carriage or vehicle in ancient times.
  • Later extended to mean holding or grasping objects, especially with tools.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.

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