摰 (niè) - To grasp firmly & to hold tight

摰Tone 4

niè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

念柠

摰 · niè

To grasp firmly;

to hold tight;

to clutch;

to seize.

To grasp firmlyto hold tightto clutch

Usage highlights

Firmly graspHold tightSeize preyClutch documentGrasp handleTight grip

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 持— to hold; to maintain
  • 执— to hold; to execute

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He firmly grasped the handle (摰住把手).
  • The eagle seized its prey (鹰摰住了猎物).
  • She clutched the important document (摰着重要文件).
  • The child held his mother's hand tightly (孩子摰紧妈妈的手).

Collocations

  • Firmly grasp(摰住)
  • Hold tight(摰紧)
  • Seize prey(摰取猎物)
  • Clutch document(摰着文件)
  • Grasp handle(摰把手)
  • Tight grip(紧摰)

Idioms

  • To grasp firmly and not let go(紧摰不放)
  • To seize the opportunity(摰取机会)
  • To hold fast to principles(摰守原则)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with 執, emphasizing the action of grasping with the hand.
  • Used in contexts requiring firm control or secure holding, often with a sense of urgency or importance.
  • Less common in modern usage compared to similar characters like 握 or 抓, but retains classical flavor.

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