Definitions
(verb)
to assist someone by holding their arm
(verb)
to mix; to blend; to dilute
Etymology phono-semantic
hand
Semantic:
扌
About
The character "搀", with its traditional form "攙", structurally combines the hand radical with a component that primarily served a phonetic function, anchoring its meaning in actions performed by the hand. Its earliest usages centered on the notion of inserting or mingling, particularly in the context of combining substances, but over time its semantic scope widened to include the act of offering physical support by holding someone's arm, thereby integrating concepts of mixture and assistance. The simplified form "搀" maintains the hand radical while featuring a reduced version of the original phonetic element, reflecting a structural adjustment that nonetheless continues to convey the character's enduring connection to manual intervention.
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他搀着老人过马路。
妈妈搀扶我走出医院。
请别把沙子搀进米里。
因为路滑，他搀着她慢慢走。
她受伤了，所以需要有人搀扶着上下楼。
工作中搀杂个人情感不好。
虽然他很累，但还是搀着朋友走完了全程。
在混乱的人群中，他小心翼翼地搀着年幼的弟弟，避免走散。