掤 (bīng) - To support with both hands & to hold up

掤Tone 1

bīng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

掤 · bīng

To support with both hands;

to hold up;

an ancient term for a quiver or arrow holder;

also used in martial arts terminology.

To support with both handsto hold upan ancient term for a quiver or arrow

Usage highlights

Support with handsArrow quiverMartial arts upward forceBow and arrow containerHold up highTwo

Synonyms

  • 撑— to support, prop up
  • 托— to hold up, support from below
  • 持— to hold, support

Antonyms

  • 压— to press down, suppress
  • 按— to press, push down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He supported the heavy object with both hands (掤住).
  • In archery, the quiver holds arrows (箭掤).
  • The martial arts move involves upward support (掤劲).
  • Ancient soldiers carried arrow containers (弓掤).

Collocations

  • Support with hands(掤住)
  • Arrow quiver(箭掤)
  • Martial arts upward force(掤劲)
  • Bow and arrow container(弓掤)
  • Hold up high(高掤)
  • Two-handed support(双手掤)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing archery equipment and military gear.
  • Used in Chinese martial arts (particularly Tai Chi) to describe a specific upward-supporting energy or technique.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily preserved in specialized contexts.

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