揵 (qián) - To prop up & to support
揵 · qián
To prop up;
to support;
to carry on the shoulder;
to close;
to shut.
To prop upto supportto carry on the shoulder
Usage highlights
To prop upTo shut a doorTo carry a burdenTo support a beamTo close a window
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He propped up the beam with a pole (揵起).
- The door was shut tight (门揵着).
- They carried the load on their shoulders (揵担).
Collocations
- To prop up(揵起)
- To shut a door(揵门)
- To carry a burden(揵担)
- To support a beam(揵梁)
- To close a window(揵窗)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to physical support and closure.
- It is considered a literary character and is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.