掿 (nuò) - To hold in the hand & to grasp

掿Tone 4

nuò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

掿 · nuò

To hold in the hand;

to grasp;

to handle;

to manipulate.

To hold in the handto graspto handle

Usage highlights

Hold in handGrasp firmlyHandle skillfullyManipulate an objectTake hold

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 持— to hold; to maintain
  • 拿— to take; to hold

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He held the tool firmly in his hand (掿在手中).
  • She grasped the opportunity (掿住机会).
  • The artisan skillfully handled the clay (掿弄黏土).

Collocations

  • Hold in hand(掿在手中)
  • Grasp firmly(掿紧)
  • Handle skillfully(掿弄)
  • Manipulate an object(掿物)
  • Take hold(掿住)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in some classical texts and dictionaries with the meaning related to manual handling.

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