搹 (è) - To hold, grasp, or clutch & to press or squeeze.

搹Tone 4

è ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

搹 · è

To hold, grasp, or clutch;

to press or squeeze.

To hold, grasp, or clutchto press or squeeze.

Usage highlights

To hold firmlyTo grasp tightlyTo clutch in handTo press downTo squeeze out

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold, grasp
  • 抓— to grab, seize
  • 持— to hold, maintain

Antonyms

  • 放— to release, let go
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He held the scroll tightly (搹住卷轴).
  • She grasped the opportunity firmly (搹住机会).
  • The device clamps the material (搹住材料).

Collocations

  • To hold firmly(搹住)
  • To grasp tightly(搹紧)
  • To clutch in hand(搹在手中)
  • To press down(搹压)
  • To squeeze out(搹出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical texts.
  • Represents the physical action of grasping or holding with force or pressure.

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