掅 (qìng) - To lift & to carry

掅Tone 4

qìng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

掅 · qìng

To lift;

to carry;

to take up.

To liftto carryto take up.

Usage highlights

Lift upCarry waterTake up armsHold highShoulder a burden

Synonyms

  • 举— to lift, to raise
  • 提— to carry, to lift
  • 抬— to lift, to carry

Antonyms

  • 放— to put down, to release
  • 降— to lower, to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lifted the heavy box (掅起沉重的箱子).
  • She carried the water bucket (掅水桶).
  • They took up arms (掅起武器).

Collocations

  • Lift up(掅起)
  • Carry water(掅水)
  • Take up arms(掅武器)
  • Hold high(掅高)
  • Shoulder a burden(掅负担)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It appears more frequently in classical texts and regional dialects.

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