捈 (tú) - To spread out & to extend

捈Tone 2

tú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

捈 · tú

To spread out;

to extend;

to lay out;

to arrange;

to display.

To spread outto extendto lay out

Usage highlights

Spread outArrange neatlyLay out flatDisplay goodsExtend a scroll

Synonyms

  • 铺— To spread out; to pave
  • 展— To unfold; to display
  • 摆— To arrange; to place

Antonyms

  • 收— To gather; to collect
  • 卷— To roll up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spread out the map on the table (把地图捈在桌子上).
  • She arranged the documents neatly (把文件捈整齐).
  • The goods were laid out for inspection (货物被捈开检查).

Collocations

  • Spread out(捈开)
  • Arrange neatly(捈整齐)
  • Lay out flat(捈平)
  • Display goods(捈货)
  • Extend a scroll(捈卷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or specialized contexts.
  • It relates to the action of spreading or arranging objects, often in a deliberate manner.
  • Its usage reflects a methodical approach to organization or presentation.

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