攐 (qiān) - To pull up or roll up one's sleeves & to gather up

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qiān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

攐 · qiān

To pull up or roll up one's sleeves;

to gather up;

to lift up clothing.

To pull up or roll up one's sleevesto gather upto lift up clothing.

Usage highlights

Roll up sleevesLift up clothingGather up robePull up hemRaise up garments

Synonyms

  • 卷— to roll up
  • 挽— to pull up
  • 提— to lift up

Antonyms

  • 放— to put down
  • 垂— to hang down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rolled up his sleeves to work (攐袖).
  • She gathered up her dress to cross the stream (攐衣).
  • The scholar lifted his robe to climb the stairs (攐袍).

Collocations

  • Roll up sleeves(攐袖)
  • Lift up clothing(攐衣)
  • Gather up robe(攐袍)
  • Pull up hem(攐裳)
  • Raise up garments(攐襟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing preparations for work or movement.
  • It reflects traditional clothing customs where lifting or rolling garments was necessary for physical activities.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in literary or historical contexts.

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