攙 (chān) - To assist by the arm & to support

攙Tone 1

chān ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

攙 · chān

To assist by the arm;

to support;

to help;

to mix;

to dilute;

to meddle;

to interfere.

To assist by the armto supportto help

Usage highlights

To assist by the armTo mix togetherTo dilute with waterTo interfereTo meddle inTo mix grains

Synonyms

  • 扶— to support with hand; to help up
  • 帮— to help; to assist
  • 助— to aid; to assist
  • 混— to mix; to blend

Antonyms

  • 推— to push (opposite of supporting)
  • 弃— to abandon (opposite of helping)
  • 分— to separate (opposite of mixing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He helped the elderly woman cross the street (搀扶老人过马路).
  • Please don't add water to dilute the wine (请不要搀水).
  • The nurse assisted the patient to walk (护士搀着病人走路).
  • They mixed different grains together (他们把不同的谷物搀在一起).

Collocations

  • To assist by the arm(搀扶)
  • To mix together(搀和)
  • To dilute with water(搀水)
  • To interfere(搀杂)
  • To meddle in(搀言)
  • To mix grains(搀粮)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms featuring this character prominently

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional values of filial piety and respect for elders through the act of physically supporting them.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, the concept of 'mixing' or 'blending' (搀和) is important for creating balanced preparations.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of helping and supporting others, especially those who are vulnerable.

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