Character data
HSK
4
FREQUENCY
357th character
RADICAL
⼿ (64.6)
STROKES
9
INDEX #
1367
Character data
| HSK | 4 |
| Frequency | 357th character |
| Radical | ⼿ (64.6) |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Index # | 1367 |
Definitions
| 持 chí |
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Stroke order
Words containing 持
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to support; to be in favor of; to back
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to persist in; to insist on; to persevere with
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to keep; to maintain; to preserve
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to continue; to persist; sustainable
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to take charge of; to preside over; to manage or direct
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to maintain; to keep; to preserve
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lasting; enduring; to last long
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host; TV or radio presenter; anchor
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to hold (passport, views etc)
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to hijack; to kidnap; to hold under duress
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supporter
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to seize
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armed (robbery etc)
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to help; to assist
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keep going; never give up
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support level; popularity rating
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reserved; aloof
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to control; to dominate; to monopolize
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to be deadlocked
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to hold under duress
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prolonged war; war of attrition
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to stay level (of exchange rate, market share etc); fair
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abbot; head monk
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to handle; to manage
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to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere
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