撷 (xié) - To pick & to pluck

撷Tone 2

xié ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

撷 · xié

To pick;

to pluck;

to gather;

to collect;

to take;

to select.

To pickto pluckto gather

Usage highlights

To pick and gatherTo pluck a flowerTo extract the essenceTo capture an imageTo gather fragrancesTo select talent

Synonyms

  • 采— to pick; to gather
  • 摘— to pick; to pluck
  • 取— to take; to get

Antonyms

  • 弃— to discard; to abandon
  • 舍— to give up; to relinquish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She picked a flower from the garden (从花园撷取一朵花).
  • The researcher is gathering data for the project (为项目撷取数据).
  • He selected the best passages from the book (从书中撷取精华).
  • The chef garnished the dish with fresh herbs (用新鲜香草撷味).

Collocations

  • To pick and gather(撷取)
  • To pluck a flower(撷花)
  • To extract the essence(撷英)
  • To capture an image(撷影)
  • To gather fragrances(撷香)
  • To select talent(撷才)

Idioms

  • To gather the elite(撷英集萃)
  • To pluck the essence(采撷精华)
  • To capture the highlights(撷取亮点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary and poetic contexts to describe the act of selecting the finest or most beautiful parts.
  • Common in classical Chinese texts related to gathering herbs, flowers, or abstract qualities like talent or essence.
  • The character conveys a sense of refinement and discernment in the act of selection.

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