捳 (yuè) - To grasp or hold firmly & to clutch

捳Tone 4

yuè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

捳 · yuè

To grasp or hold firmly;

to clutch;

to grip tightly.

To grasp or hold firmlyto clutchto grip tightly.

Usage highlights

Grip firmlyHold ontoClutch tightlyGrasp the handleHold the railingClutch in hand

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 持— to hold; to maintain

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gripped the handle firmly (捳住把手).
  • She clutched the railing for support (捳紧栏杆).
  • The child held onto his mother's hand (捳着妈妈的手).

Collocations

  • Grip firmly(捳紧)
  • Hold onto(捳住)
  • Clutch tightly(捳牢)
  • Grasp the handle(捳把手)
  • Hold the railing(捳栏杆)
  • Clutch in hand(捳在手中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It belongs to the hand-action category of characters, sharing the hand radical 扌.
  • Primarily used in specific dialects or technical contexts rather than common speech.

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