攚 (wěng) - To brandish, to wave, to shake, to wield & to display or demonstrate power or authority.

攚Tone 3

wěng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

攚 · wěng

To brandish, to wave, to shake, to wield (a weapon or tool);

to display or demonstrate power or authority.

To brandish, to wave, to shake, to wieldto display or demonstrate power or authority.

Usage highlights

brandish a swordwave a flagwield a weaponshake a bannerdisplay powerdemonstrate strength

Synonyms

  • 挥— to wave, to brandish
  • 舞— to dance, to wield
  • 摇— to shake, to wave

Antonyms

  • 收— to put away, to retract
  • 藏— to hide, to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brandished his sword (攚剑).
  • She waved the flag vigorously (攚旗).
  • The demonstrator shook a banner (攚动横幅).
  • The warrior wielded his axe (攚斧).

Collocations

  • brandish a sword(攚剑)
  • wave a flag(攚旗)
  • wield a weapon(攚武器)
  • shake a banner(攚横幅)
  • display power(攚威)
  • demonstrate strength(攚力)

Idioms

  • Brandish weapons and wave flags(攚戈攚旗)
  • Wield power and demonstrate authority(攚权示威)
  • Brandish swords and dance with spears(攚剑舞枪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts hand action with a weapon or tool, emphasizing physical movement and control.
  • Often used in literary contexts describing martial actions or ceremonial displays of power.
  • The radical 扌(hand) indicates manual action, while the right component suggests swinging motion.

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