秉
bǐng HSK7

grasp

Senses

秉 bǐng to hold

(bound form) to grasp or hold in the hand

秉 bǐng to preside over

(bound form) to control, preside over, or be in charge of; to handle affairs according to a standard

秉 bǐng [unit of volume]

(bound form) an ancient unit of capacity equal to sixteen bushels (斛 hú)

秉 bǐng [surname]

the surname Bing

秉 bǐng bundle of grain

(literary) a handful or bundle of grain

秉 bǐng to uphold

(bound form) to maintain or adhere to a certain attitude or principle

秉 bǐng power

(literary) power or authority; a handle

秉 bǐng to receive

(literary) to receive (e.g., from a superior)

References

same_as 秉/秉 → 柄/柄
variant 炳/炳 → 秉/秉
old_variant 抦/抦 → 秉/秉