捹 (bèn) - To struggle & to exert force

捹Tone 4

bèn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

捹 · bèn

To struggle;

to exert force;

to wrestle;

to strive against.

To struggleto exert forceto wrestle

Usage highlights

Struggle hardWrestle with someoneExert forceStruggle to liftStrive against difficulty

Synonyms

  • 挣— to struggle; to strive
  • 搏— to fight; to combat
  • 斗— to struggle; to fight

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He struggled to lift the heavy box (捹起沉重的箱子).
  • The two wrestlers were locked in a fierce struggle (两个摔跤手激烈地捹在一起).
  • She had to exert all her strength to open the jar (她得用尽全力捹开罐子).

Collocations

  • Struggle hard(用力捹)
  • Wrestle with someone(与人捹)
  • Exert force(捹力)
  • Struggle to lift(捹起)
  • Strive against difficulty(捹困难)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Standard Chinese.
  • It is primarily found in certain dialects and historical texts.
  • The character conveys a sense of physical exertion and contest.

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