搊 (chōu) - To pluck (a stringed instrument) & to lift up

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搊 · chōu

To pluck (a stringed instrument);

to lift up;

to support;

to play (a pipa or similar instrument).

To pluck (a stringed instrument)to lift upto support

Usage highlights

Pluck the pipaLift the sedan chairPlay the zhengPluck stringsLift and carryPlay music

Synonyms

  • 弹— to pluck, play (string instrument)
  • 拨— to pluck, strum
  • 抬— to lift, carry

Antonyms

  • 按— to press down (opposite of lifting)
  • 放— to put down, release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He skillfully plucked the pipa strings (搊琵琶).
  • They lifted the sedan chair (搊轿子).
  • The musician plays the zheng (搊筝).

Collocations

  • Pluck the pipa(搊琵琶)
  • Lift the sedan chair(搊轿子)
  • Play the zheng(搊筝)
  • Pluck strings(搊弹)
  • Lift and carry(搊扶)
  • Play music(搊弄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with traditional Chinese string instruments like pipa and zheng.
  • Reflects the delicate finger technique required for plucking instruments in Chinese music.
  • Used in historical contexts for describing the action of lifting or supporting objects.

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