xiéjiá HSK7

clasp under arm

Senses

/ 挾 xié (also xiá) to hold under the arm

To hold or carry something tucked under the armpit; to clasp under the arm.

/ 挾 xié (also xiá) to coerce

To use force or power to control others; to hold hostage, threaten, or intimidate someone into doing something.

/ 挾 xié (also xiá) to harbor

To hide or carry a feeling in one's heart, specifically negative emotions like resentment, hatred, or a grudge.

/ 挾 xié (also xiá) to rely on

(literary) To rely on or take advantage of one's position, power, or seniority.

/ 挾 xié to hold

(literary) To hold or carry a weapon, tool, etc.; to possess.

/ 挾 jiá to pervade

(literary) to be all-pervading; to extend everywhere

References

see 挟/挾 夹/夾
same_as 挟/挾 浃/浹