搻 (nuò) - To hold in both hands & to grasp firmly

搻Tone 4

nuò ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

搻 · nuò

To hold in both hands;

to grasp firmly;

an archaic character.

To hold in both handsto grasp firmlyan archaic character.

Usage highlights

To hold in both handsClasping handsFirm graspAncient character 搻

Synonyms

  • 拿— to hold; to take
  • 握— to grasp; to hold
  • 持— to hold; to maintain

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 松— to loosen; to relax grip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He held the precious object in both hands (搻住).
  • The ancient text describes a ritual of clasping hands (搻手).
  • The character 搻 is rarely used in modern writing.

Collocations

  • To hold in both hands(搻住)
  • Clasping hands(搻手)
  • Firm grasp(紧搻)
  • Ancient character 搻(古字搻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character that appears in some classical texts.
  • Represents the physical action of holding something with both hands.
  • Its usage has largely been supplanted by more common characters in modern Chinese.

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