擥 (lǎn) - To grasp & to hold

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lǎn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

擥 · lǎn

To grasp;

to hold;

to take;

to collect;

to gather up.

To graspto holdto take

Usage highlights

To grasp firmlyTo take commandTo collect and compileTo gather upTo take chargeTo embrace broadly

Synonyms

  • 揽— To take hold of; to monopolize
  • 握— To hold; to grasp
  • 持— To hold; to maintain

Antonyms

  • 放— To release; to let go
  • 弃— To abandon; to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He grasped the opportunity firmly (擥住机会).
  • The general took command of the army (擥军权).
  • She collected the scattered documents (擥集文件).

Collocations

  • To grasp firmly(擥住)
  • To take command(擥权)
  • To collect and compile(擥辑)
  • To gather up(擥取)
  • To take charge(擥事)
  • To embrace broadly(博擥)

Idioms

  • To embrace all talents(擥辔澄清)
  • To recruit the wise and capable(擥贤纳士)
  • To take control of the overall situation(总擥全局)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts with a formal or literary tone.
  • Associated with authority and control, such as a leader taking command.
  • Appears in historical contexts related to governance and military strategy.

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