揮 (huī) - Wield, brandish & to command

揮Tone 1

huī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

揮 · huī

Wield, brandish;

to command;

to scatter, disperse;

to display, exhibit;

to act freely.

Wield, brandishto commandto scatter, disperse

Usage highlights

To waveTo wield a penTo command an armyTo squander moneyTo display talentTo sweat profusely

Synonyms

  • 舞— to dance, to wield
  • 摇— to shake, to wave
  • 动— to move, to act

Antonyms

  • 收— to gather, to collect
  • 敛— to restrain, to hold back

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He waved goodbye (挥手).
  • The general commanded the troops (挥军).
  • She is good at managing money (善于挥霍).
  • The dancer moved with grace (挥洒自如).

Collocations

  • To wave(挥手)
  • To wield a pen(挥笔)
  • To command an army(挥军)
  • To squander money(挥霍)
  • To display talent(发挥)
  • To sweat profusely(挥汗如雨)

Idioms

  • To command an army of a million as easily as wielding a whip(挥斥方遒)
  • Sweat pouring down like rain(挥汗如雨)
  • To wield a brush and ink with great skill(挥毫泼墨)
  • To act freely and easily(挥洒自如)
  • To point out directions and give orders(挥斥八极)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 揮 is often associated with military command and artistic expression, reflecting a blend of power and grace.
  • In calligraphy and painting, '挥毫' (wielding the brush) signifies the free and expressive act of creation.
  • The character embodies the concept of controlled yet unrestrained action, valued in both martial and literary arts.

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