携 (xié) - To carry & to bring along

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xié ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

携 · xié

To carry;

to bring along;

to take someone by the hand;

to hold hands.

To carryto bring alongto take someone by the hand

Usage highlights

To carryTo take alongHand in handTo bring one's familyPortableTo take away

Synonyms

  • 带— to bring; to carry
  • 拿— to take; to hold
  • 提— to carry (by hand)

Antonyms

  • 留— to stay; to leave behind
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please bring your ID card (携带身份证).
  • The mother held the child's hand (母亲携着孩子的手).
  • We went on a trip together (我们携手同行).
  • This software is bundled with the operating system (该软件与操作系统捆绑携带).

Collocations

  • To carry(携带)
  • To take along(携同)
  • Hand in hand(携手)
  • To bring one's family(携眷)
  • Portable(便携)
  • To take away(携走)

Idioms

  • To join hands(携手并肩)
  • To flee taking one's family and belongings(携家带口)
  • To bring wine and food for a picnic(携酒牵食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with 隽, suggesting the action of taking or leading with the hand.
  • Often used in a cooperative or companionable context, as in 携手 (hand in hand), symbolizing unity and joint effort.
  • Implies portability and convenience in modern compounds like 便携 (portable).

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