鑦 (xian) - A character used in Cantonese dialect meaning 'to

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xian ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑦 · xian

A character used in Cantonese dialect meaning 'to press down', 'to suppress', or 'to cover'.

A character used in Cantonese dialect meaning 'to

Usage highlights

Press down firmlyCover tightlySuppress soundHold downPress the lidWeight down

Synonyms

  • 压— to press, to push down, to suppress
  • 盖— to cover, to lid
  • 按— to press, to push

Antonyms

  • 揭— to lift, to uncover
  • 开— to open
  • 放— to release, to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Press down the lid firmly (鑦实个盖).
  • Suppress the noise (鑦住啲声).
  • Cover the pot while cooking (煮嘢时要鑦实个煲).
  • Hold down the papers so they don't blow away (鑦住啲纸唔好畀风吹走).

Collocations

  • Press down firmly(鑦实)
  • Cover tightly(鑦紧)
  • Suppress sound(鑦声)
  • Hold down(鑦住)
  • Press the lid(鑦盖)
  • Weight down(鑦重)

Idioms

  • Press down firmly and securely(鑦鑦实实)
  • Cover tightly and properly(鑦鑦紧紧)
  • Keep everything suppressed(样样鑦实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese dialect and regional southern Chinese languages.
  • Represents a practical action of applying pressure or containment in daily life.
  • Reflects the linguistic diversity of Chinese characters with regional usage variations.

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