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Meaning of 持

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Pinyin: chí
English Definition: to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control
Chinese Definition:
①拿着,握住:持笔。持枪。持牢(把稳)。
②遵守不变:坚持。持久。持操(保持节操)。持之以恒。
③主张,掌管:主持。持平。持国。持重。持之有故(立论有根据)。
④对待,处理:持身(对待自己)。持盈。持胜。
⑤扶助:支持。撑持。
Total strokes: 9; Radical:
Pictophonetic: indicates the sound; (hand) conveys the meaning.
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Example Words
支持 zhī chí to be in favor of; to support; to back; support; backing; to stand by; Classifiers:
坚持 jiān chí to persevere with; to persist in; to insist on
保持 bǎo chí to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve
持续 chí to continue; to persist; sustainable; preservation
主持 zhǔ chí to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold; to stand for (justice etc); to host (a TV or radio program etc); (TV) anchor
More: 持* | *持 | *持*
Example Sentences
1
She is still staying healthy.
2
Please keep the floor clean.
3
He insists on exercising every day.
4
I will preside over this meeting.
5
We need more support.