搿 (gé) - To clasp or hold with both hands & to join or fold together

搿Tone 2

gé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

搿 · gé

To clasp or hold with both hands;

to join or fold together;

also used as a surname.

To clasp or hold with both handsto join or fold togetheralso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Clasp handsFold togetherHold firmlyHand in handClasp tightlyFoldable

Synonyms

  • 合— to combine, to join
  • 握— to hold, to grasp
  • 抱— to embrace, to hold

Antonyms

  • 分— to separate, to divide
  • 放— to release, to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He clasped his hands together (搿手).
  • The two friends walked hand in hand (搿手同行).
  • This tool can be folded (搿拢).
  • She held the baby carefully (搿住婴儿).

Collocations

  • Clasp hands(搿手)
  • Fold together(搿拢)
  • Hold firmly(搿住)
  • Hand in hand(搿手同行)
  • Clasp tightly(搿紧)
  • Foldable(可搿的)

Idioms

  • Working hand in hand(搿手合作)
  • United as one(搿为一体)
  • Close cooperation(紧密搿手)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts two hands joining together, symbolizing cooperation and unity.
  • Used in some dialects to mean 'to fold' or 'to clasp', though not common in standard Mandarin.
  • Can be used as a rare surname in certain regions of China.

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