搀 (chān) - to assist by the arm & to support someone walking
搀 · chān
to assist by the arm;
to support someone walking;
to mix;
to blend;
to help.
to assist by the armto support someone walkingto mix
Usage highlights
to support by the armto mix togetherto adulterateto blend into assist someone walkingto help someone up
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He helped the elderly man cross the street (搀扶老人).
- Do not mix different fuels (不要搀杂不同的燃料).
- She added water to dilute the mixture (她搀水稀释混合物).
- The kind stranger offered his arm for support (好心的陌生人搀着他).
Collocations
- to support by the arm(搀扶)
- to mix together(搀和)
- to adulterate(搀假)
- to blend in(搀杂)
- to assist someone walking(搀着走)
- to help someone up(搀起来)
Idioms
- To mix the true with the false(搀假作真)
- To help the old and guide the young(搀老扶幼)
- To mix and confuse(搀杂不清)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character embodies the traditional value of filial piety and respect for the elderly, often depicted in scenes of assisting elders.
- It reflects the Confucian ideal of helping others, particularly those who are weak or in need of support.
- In historical contexts, the act of '搀扶' was a sign of respect and social propriety.