擕 (xié) - To carry & to bring along

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xié ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

擕 · xié

To carry;

to bring along;

to take with one;

to lead by the hand;

variant form of 携.

To carryto bring alongto take with one

Usage highlights

To carry alongTo lead by handTo bring family membersTo take a friend alongTo carry luggageTo bring equipment

Synonyms

  • 携— To carry; to bring along (standard form)
  • 带— To bring; to carry
  • 拿— To take; to hold

Antonyms

  • 放— To put down; to release
  • 弃— To abandon; to discard
  • 丢— To throw away; to lose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried a backpack (擕带背包).
  • They brought their children along (擕带孩子).
  • The guide led us by hand (擕手引导).
  • Please bring your documents (请擕带文件).

Collocations

  • To carry along(擕带)
  • To lead by hand(擕手)
  • To bring family members(擕眷)
  • To take a friend along(擕友)
  • To carry luggage(擕行李)
  • To bring equipment(擕设备)

Idioms

  • Hand in hand together(擕手同行)
  • Bringing family along(擕家带口)
  • Taking along friends(擕友同游)
  • Carrying wine to visit(擕酒拜访)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a variant form of 携, sharing the same meaning of carrying or bringing along.
  • Often used in formal or literary contexts, particularly in classical Chinese texts.
  • The character composition suggests the action of carrying something with the hand.

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