拤
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Meaning: to grip with both hands
💡 Imagine 'cia' as 'claw' – both hands clawing to grip.
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Character Story & Explanation
At a bustling Beijing market, a vendor 拤 (qiá) a heavy bag of rice with both hands, gripping it firmly to load onto a cart. This verb vividly describes the action of grasping something tightly with two hands, often implies effort or careful handling. It is a less common character but useful for expressing physical manual actions in daily life.
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