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摭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
摭zhíto gather, to pick upg, 14 strokes, radical 扌
摭zhípick upunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌
摭zhíto selectunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌
zhí(zhi2) T2
  1. 1to gather, to pick up
  2. 2pick up
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March 24, 2026

摭zhí(zhi2)

The character 摭 (zhí) means to gather or pick up something, often in the context of selecting or choosing items. It can be used when referring to physically picking something up or more abstractly in the sense of selecting options or ideas. This word is less common in daily conversation, often found in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes14Radical扌
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of gathering herbs or flowers has historical significance in medicine and art. 摭 often appears in classical poetry, reflecting the appreciation of nature and the careful selection of elements in art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person reaching down to 'pick up' a rare flower in a garden. The character 摭 has the radical for 'hand' (扌) on the left, emphasizing the action of picking, while its right component resembles a person selecting something from a group. Think of 'zhí' sounding like 'gather' to help remember its meaning.

Meanings of 摭

zhí(zhi2)
1to gather, to pick up
2pick up
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About 摭

摭Simplified
14Strokes
扌Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 摭 with similar characters like 拾 (shí), which also means to pick up but is more commonly used. This term is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 摭取 (zhíqǔ), meaning to gather or collect.

HSK Study Tips

While 摭 is not included in HSK levels, it is useful for learners who are progressing beyond basic vocabulary. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts to enhance vocabulary related to actions of selection and gathering.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 摭 with 拾 (shí) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我去 摭 地上的东西' (wǒ qù zhí dì shàng de dōngxī) instead of '我去 拾 地上的东西' is incorrect in casual conversation.

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Etymology of 摭

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)庶
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Origin

摭 = 扌 + 庶. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 摭

IDS Structure⿰扌庶
摭Full Character
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扌shou3
left
庶shu4
right
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How to say to gather, to pick up in Chinese

“to gather, to pick up” in Chinese is摭zhí

The character 摭 (zhí) means to gather or pick up something, often in the context of selecting or choosing items. It can be used when referring to physically picking something up or more abstractly in the sense of selecting options or ideas. This word is less common in daily conversation, often found in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 摭

Be careful not to confuse 摭 with similar characters like 拾 (shí), which also means to pick up but is more commonly used. This term is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 摭取 (zhíqǔ), meaning to gather or collect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 摭 with 拾 (shí) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我去 摭 地上的东西' (wǒ qù zhí dì shàng de dōngxī) instead of '我去 拾 地上的东西' is incorrect in casual conversation.

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Word Family of 摭

Words Containing This Character1
摭zhípick up

Frequently Asked Questions about 摭

No, 摭 is more commonly found in written and literary contexts rather than in everyday spoken language.

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