捊 (póu) - To gather, to collect & to scoop up with both hands.

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póu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

捊 · póu

To gather, to collect;

to scoop up with both hands.

To gather, to collectto scoop up with both hands.

Usage highlights

Gather grainScoop waterCollect fallen leavesGather togetherPick up with hands

Synonyms

  • 捧— To hold or carry in both hands
  • 聚— To gather, to assemble
  • 集— To collect, to gather

Antonyms

  • 散— To scatter, to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer gathered the grain (捊谷).
  • She scooped up water with both hands (捊水).
  • They collected fallen leaves (捊落叶).

Collocations

  • Gather grain(捊谷)
  • Scoop water(捊水)
  • Collect fallen leaves(捊落叶)
  • Gather together(捊聚)
  • Pick up with hands(捊取)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient method of gathering or collecting items using both hands.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, appearing mainly in classical texts.

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