摝 (lù) - To shake & to agitate

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lù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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摝 · lù

To shake;

to agitate;

to stir up;

to sift or winnow (archaic usage).

To shaketo agitateto stir up

Usage highlights

Shake and stirAgitate the waterWinnowing grainStir up dustShake a sieve

Synonyms

  • 摇— to shake
  • 搅— to stir
  • 振— to vibrate, shake

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 定— stable, fixed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He shook the container to mix the contents (摝动容器).
  • The wind agitated the surface of the lake (风摝湖面).
  • In ancient times, they would winnow grain (古时摝谷).

Collocations

  • Shake and stir(摝动)
  • Agitate the water(摝水)
  • Winnowing grain(摝谷)
  • Stir up dust(摝尘)
  • Shake a sieve(摝筛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
  • Used in specific technical contexts like grain processing in ancient agricultural societies.

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