揝 (zǎn) - To grasp, hold, or take & to manage or control

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zǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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揝 · zǎn

To grasp, hold, or take;

to manage or control;

to accumulate or gather.

To grasp, hold, or taketo manage or controlto accumulate or gather.

Usage highlights

Grasp firmlyManage affairsAccumulate wealthHold in handControl powerGather together

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold, grasp
  • 持— to hold, maintain
  • 掌— to control, manage
  • 攒— to accumulate, save up

Antonyms

  • 放— to release, let go
  • 散— to scatter, disperse
  • 失— to lose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He firmly grasped the handle (揝住把手).
  • She managed the household finances (揝理家务).
  • They accumulated a large sum of money (揝了一大笔钱).

Collocations

  • Grasp firmly(揝住)
  • Manage affairs(揝理)
  • Accumulate wealth(揝财)
  • Hold in hand(手中揝着)
  • Control power(揝权)
  • Gather together(揝聚)

Idioms

  • To hold power and control affairs(揝权揝事)
  • To accumulate wealth and treasures(揝财揝宝)
  • To grasp firmly without letting go(紧揝不放)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts and regional dialects, often describing the action of holding or controlling.
  • In some contexts, it carries connotations of careful management and accumulation of resources.
  • It is considered a literary character rather than one for everyday modern use.

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