搈 (róng) - To shake & to move

搈Tone 2

róng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

荣榕

搈 · róng

To shake;

to move;

to agitate;

to disturb;

to unsettle.

To shaketo moveto agitate

Usage highlights

Shake the earthRock the cradleDisturb the peaceMove the heartAgitate the crowdUnsettle the mind

Synonyms

  • 摇— to shake, to rock
  • 动— to move, to stir
  • 震— to shake, to vibrate

Antonyms

  • 静— still, quiet
  • 定— stable, fixed
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The earthquake shook the entire city (地震搈动了整个城市).
  • He gently rocked the cradle (他轻轻搈动摇篮).
  • The news unsettled the community (这个消息搈动了社区).

Collocations

  • Shake the earth(搈地)
  • Rock the cradle(搈摇篮)
  • Disturb the peace(搈安宁)
  • Move the heart(搈心)
  • Agitate the crowd(搈众)
  • Unsettle the mind(搈心)

Idioms

  • Shaking heaven and earth(搈天动地)
  • Disturbing the world(搈世惊俗)
  • Moving mountains and seas(搈山倒海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical movement or emotional disturbance.
  • It carries connotations of significant impact or transformation through movement.
  • In literary contexts, it often describes powerful natural phenomena or profound emotional experiences.

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