揢 (ké) - To grip tightly & to clutch

揢Tone 2

ké ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

揢 · ké

To grip tightly;

to clutch;

to hold firmly;

to squeeze;

to press;

also used to describe a difficult or awkward situation.

To grip tightlyto clutchto hold firmly

Usage highlights

Grip tightlyClutch in handAwkward situationSqueeze triggerHold firmlyControl tightly

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 捏— to pinch; to squeeze
  • 持— to hold; to maintain

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gripped the handle tightly (揢住把手).
  • She clutched the money in her hand (把钱揢在手里).
  • The situation was very awkward (局面很揢).
  • He squeezed the trigger (揢动扳机).

Collocations

  • Grip tightly(揢紧)
  • Clutch in hand(揢在手里)
  • Awkward situation(揢局)
  • Squeeze trigger(揢扳机)
  • Hold firmly(揢住)
  • Control tightly(揢制)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage and appears more frequently in dialectal or regional expressions.
  • In some contexts, it can describe not just physical gripping but also metaphorical control or constraint in situations.

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