掔 (qiān) - Strong & firm

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qiān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

掔 · qiān

Strong;

firm;

to hold firmly;

thick wrist.

Strongfirmto hold firmly

Usage highlights

Firm gripStrong and thickHold firmlyThick wristFirm handSteady hold

Synonyms

  • 坚— firm, hard, solid
  • 固— solid, firm
  • 强— strong, powerful

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 松— loose, relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a firm grip (掔握).
  • The rope is thick and strong (掔固).
  • She held the handle firmly (掔住).

Collocations

  • Firm grip(掔握)
  • Strong and thick(掔固)
  • Hold firmly(掔住)
  • Thick wrist(掔腕)
  • Firm hand(掔手)
  • Steady hold(掔持)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in some classical texts with meanings related to strength and firmness.
  • The character combines hand (手) and thick (臤) components, suggesting physical strength.

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