摴 (chū) - To stretch & to spread out

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chū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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摴 · chū

To stretch;

to spread out;

to open up;

also refers to a type of ancient gambling game or a type of ancient chariot.

To stretchto spread outto open up

Usage highlights

Ancient gambling gameStretch outAncient chariotSpread wingsOpen up territory

Synonyms

  • 伸— to stretch
  • 展— to spread out
  • 张— to open up

Antonyms

  • 缩— to shrink
  • 收— to gather in

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient gambling game (摴蒱) was popular during the Han dynasty.
  • He stretched out the cloth (摴开布料) to dry.
  • The chariot (摴车) was used in ancient ceremonies.

Collocations

  • Ancient gambling game(摴蒱)
  • Stretch out(摴开)
  • Ancient chariot(摴车)
  • Spread wings(摴翅)
  • Open up territory(摴土)

Idioms

  • Ancient gambling game(摴蒱)
  • Stretch and open(摴张)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing gambling games popular during the Han and Wei-Jin periods.
  • Used in classical literature to describe the action of stretching or spreading out objects.
  • Mentioned in historical records about ancient vehicles and ceremonial equipment.

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