擸
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Meaning: to hold, to grasp
💡 Imagine 'lie' + 'grasp' — you lie low and grasp the ground firmly.
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Character Story & Explanation
擸 (liè) means 'to hold, to grasp' in Chinese, often used in literary contexts to describe firmly gripping an object, such as a weapon or tool. It appears in classical texts like the Shiji and conveys a sense of strength and control. Unlike Western equivalents like 'clutch', which may imply urgency, 擸 suggests deliberate, steady holding.
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