持 (chi2)

Meaning:

to hold

Pinyin: chi2
Strokes: 9
Radical: 持

How to Write 持 - undefined Strokes

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About "持" in Chinese

The Chinese character 持 (chi2) means "to hold". This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 持 include: 主持, 住持, 保持.

📚 Words and Phrases with 持

Common words containing this character

主持 zhu3 chi2
to take charge of
HSK 2
住持 zhu4 chi2
to administer a monastery Buddhist or Daoist
HSK 2
保持 bao3 chi2
to keep
HSK 2
僵持 jiang1 chi2
to be deadlocked
HSK 2
免持 mian3 chi2
(Tw) hands-free (telephone function)
HSK 2
加持 jia1 chi2
(Buddhism) (from Sanskrit "adhiṣṭhāna") blessings
HSK 2
劫持 jie2 chi2
to kidnap
HSK 2
受持 shou4 chi2
to accept and maintain faith (Buddhism)
HSK 2
坚持 jian1 chi2
to persevere with
HSK 2
增持 zeng1 chi2
(of an investor) to increase one's holdings
HSK 2

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "持"?
The pinyin is chi2
How many strokes does "持" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "持" mean?
to hold
What is the radical of "持"?
The radical is "持"