搩 (zhǎ) - To measure by stretching the arms & to carry on the shoulder

搩Tone 3

zhǎ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

搩 · zhǎ

To measure by stretching the arms;

to carry on the shoulder;

to display strength.

To measure by stretching the armsto carry on the shoulderto display strength.

Usage highlights

Measure by arm spanCarry on shoulderDisplay strengthMeasure clothArm span measurementShoulder pole

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure
  • 扛— to carry on shoulder

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He measured the cloth by stretching his arms (搩布).
  • The porter carried the load on his shoulder (搩担).
  • Ancient texts mention measuring land by arm spans (搩地).

Collocations

  • Measure by arm span(搩量)
  • Carry on shoulder(搩担)
  • Display strength(搩力)
  • Measure cloth(搩布)
  • Arm span measurement(搩度)
  • Shoulder pole(搩竿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient measurement method using arm spans before standardized units.
  • Reflects traditional manual labor practices of carrying loads on shoulders.
  • The character combines hand radical with phonetic component 桀, suggesting forceful action.

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