擑 (jiē) - To connect & to join

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jiē ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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擑 · jiē

To connect;

to join;

to attach.

An archaic or dialectal character meaning to link or fasten together.

To connectto jointo attach. An archaic or dialectal character meaning

Usage highlights

Join togetherConnect wiresAttach documentsLink componentsFasten parts

Synonyms

  • 接— to connect; to receive
  • 连— to link; to connect
  • 联— to unite; to join

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to sever
  • 分— to separate; to divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter will join the pieces (擑合).
  • Connect the wires properly (擑线).
  • Attach the document here (擑附).

Collocations

  • Join together(擑合)
  • Connect wires(擑线)
  • Attach documents(擑附)
  • Link components(擑件)
  • Fasten parts(擑固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in historical texts and regional dialects but is not commonly used in modern Standard Chinese.
  • It represents the concept of physical connection or attachment in traditional craftsmanship contexts.

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