揓 (shì) - To hold & to grasp

揓Tone 4

shì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

揓 · shì

To hold;

to grasp;

to wield (a weapon or tool).

To holdto graspto wield (a weapon or tool).

Usage highlights

Hold a swordGrasp firmlyWield a weaponHold a penGrasp an objectHold a tool

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was holding a sword (揓剑).
  • She grasped the opportunity firmly (揓住机会).
  • The warrior wielded his axe skillfully (熟练地揓斧).

Collocations

  • Hold a sword(揓剑)
  • Grasp firmly(揓紧)
  • Wield a weapon(揓兵器)
  • Hold a pen(揓笔)
  • Grasp an object(揓物)
  • Hold a tool(揓工具)

Idioms

  • To hold a sword and dance(揓剑而舞)
  • Firmly grasp the opportunity(揓机不放)
  • Wield power arbitrarily(揓权专断)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts but is considered archaic in modern usage.
  • Primarily used in literary contexts describing the action of holding or wielding objects, especially weapons.
  • The character structure reflects its meaning of manual action with the hand radical.

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