揤 (jí) - To grasp & to seize

揤Tone 2

jí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

揤 · jí

To grasp;

to seize;

to press;

to squeeze;

to hold tightly.

To graspto seizeto press

Usage highlights

To grasp firmlyTo squeeze tightlyTo press downTo seize an objectTo hold in hand

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He grasped the handle firmly (揤住把手).
  • She squeezed the fruit to check ripeness (揤了一下水果).
  • The crowd pressed forward (人群向前揤).

Collocations

  • To grasp firmly(揤住)
  • To squeeze tightly(紧揤)
  • To press down(揤压)
  • To seize an object(揤取物件)
  • To hold in hand(手中揤着)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It represents physical actions of grasping or applying pressure.

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