揸 (zhā) - To grasp & to hold

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zhā ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

揸 · zhā

To grasp;

to hold;

to take in hand;

to control;

to manage;

also used in Cantonese for driving (a car).

To graspto holdto take in hand

Usage highlights

To drive a carTo manage financesTo hold the steering wheelTo be in chargeTo grasp tightlyTo hold a pen

Synonyms

  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 掌— to control; to be in charge of

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He firmly grasped the steering wheel (揸住軚盤).
  • She manages the family finances (揸數).
  • He is driving a car (揸車).
  • To take charge of the situation (揸fit).

Collocations

  • To drive a car(揸車)
  • To manage finances(揸數)
  • To hold the steering wheel(揸軚盤)
  • To be in charge(揸fit)
  • To grasp tightly(揸實)
  • To hold a pen(揸筆)

Idioms

  • To take charge and manage affairs(揸手揸腳)
  • To hold the steering wheel and drive(揸軚駕駛)
  • To be the one in control(揸莊之人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Cantonese and Southern Min dialects with specific colloquial meanings.
  • In Cantonese slang, '揸fit' means to be the boss or the one in charge, often used in organizational contexts.
  • The character conveys a sense of control, management, and physical grasp.

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