擸 (liè) - To grasp & to hold

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liè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

擸 · liè

To grasp;

to hold;

to take;

to collect;

also used to describe disorder or confusion.

To graspto holdto take

Usage highlights

Grasp firmlyCollect itemsComplete disorderTake alongHold documentsGather things

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 抓— to grab; to seize
  • 拿— to take; to hold

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 丢— to throw away; to lose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He grasped the document firmly (擸住文件).
  • She collected scattered items (擸拾杂物).
  • The room was in complete disorder (房间里擸乱不堪).

Collocations

  • Grasp firmly(擸住)
  • Collect items(擸拾)
  • Complete disorder(擸乱)
  • Take along(擸带)
  • Hold documents(擸文件)
  • Gather things(擸东西)

Idioms

  • Grasping and holding disorderly(擸擸掣掣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered a rare character in modern Chinese usage.
  • It appears more frequently in classical texts than in contemporary language.
  • The character combines the hand radical with phonetic components suggesting grasping action.

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