耣 (lǔn) - To grasp, hold, or control & to manage or regulate

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lǔn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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耣 · lǔn

To grasp, hold, or control;

to manage or regulate;

an ancient term for handling or manipulating something.

To grasp, hold, or controlto manage or regulatean ancient term for handling or manipulating something.

Usage highlights

To manage affairsTo grasp toolsTo control a situationTo handle mattersTo regulate operationsTo hold power

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold, grasp
  • 控— to control, command
  • 操— to operate, manage

Antonyms

  • 放— to release, let go
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He knows how to manage affairs (耣理事务).
  • The ancient text mentions grasping tools (耣具).
  • She has a firm hold on the situation (耣控局面).

Collocations

  • To manage affairs(耣理)
  • To grasp tools(耣具)
  • To control a situation(耣控)
  • To handle matters(耣事)
  • To regulate operations(耣作)
  • To hold power(耣权)

Idioms

  • Skillful in management(善耣其事)
  • Firm grasp and control(耣控有度)
  • Expert handling of affairs(耣理有方)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to manual control and management.
  • It represents the concept of physical grasping or metaphorical control over situations.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but preserves ancient semantic values.

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