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搀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
搀chānto assist by the armHSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto mixHSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto supportHSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto sustainHSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto mix; to support, to sustain, to lend a handHSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto take by the arm and assistHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto blendHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto diluteHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
搀chānto adulterateHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #25708, Very Hard
chān(chan1) T1
  1. 1to assist by the arm
  2. 2to mix
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March 24, 2026
搀(攙)chān(chan1)

The character 搀 (chān) primarily means to assist someone by supporting them with your arm. It can also refer to mixing or blending substances, often used in contexts like cooking or chemistry. This word conveys a sense of support and collaboration, whether in physical assistance or combining elements.

Strokes12Radical扌Frequency#25708DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of mixing herbs is crucial, and 搀 reflects this practice. The blending of ingredients for health is a key aspect of Chinese culture, symbolizing balance and harmony.

Memory Tip

Imagine a caring friend extending their arm to help you walk (the left side of the character represents the arm). Picture them gently mixing two colors together (the right side resembles a container). This imagery connects the character's form to its meanings of assistance and blending.

Meanings of 搀

chān(chan1)
1to assist by the arm
2to mix
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About 搀

搀Simplified
攙Traditional
12Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#25708Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 搀

Quick Contrast

搀 (chān) vs 扶 (fú) — use 搀 when emphasizing supporting someone physically, while 扶 has a broader sense of support and assistance, not limited to physical help.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a caring friend extending their arm to help you walk (the left side of the character represents the arm). Picture them gently mixing two colors together (the right side resembles a container). This imagery connects the character's form to its meanings of assistance and blending.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 搀 with similar characters like 援 (yuán, to aid). It's important to use 搀 in contexts involving physical support or mixing. Be mindful of using it in informal settings, as it can sound too casual in formal discourse.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 搀 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to support and assistance. Students should focus on its usage in both physical and metaphorical contexts, understanding the nuances of mixing and support in daily language.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of mixing herbs is crucial, and 搀 reflects this practice. The blending of ingredients for health is a key aspect of Chinese culture, symbolizing balance and harmony.

Common Mistakes

A frequent mistake is using 搀 inappropriately when referring to emotional support; instead, use 支持 (zhīchí) for that context. For example, saying '我会搀你' (I will assist you) is correct, but '我会搀你的情感' (I will assist your emotions) is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 搀

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Etymology of 搀

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

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 搀?

Decomposition of 搀

IDS Structure⿰扌⿱免⺀
搀Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
免mian3
top
⺀—
bottom
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Identify the Components

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搀

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Grammar Patterns of 搀

搀 carries 9 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

在有人____扶的情况下她还是能够下楼的，但是很虚弱。

She can still come downstairs with assistance but she's very weak.

Example Sentences for 搀 (6)

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在有人搀扶的情况下她还是能够下楼的，但是很虚弱。

zài yǒu rén chān fú de qíng kuàng xià tā huán shì néng gòu xià lóu de， ， dàn shì hěn xū。

She can still come downstairs with assistance but she's very weak.
2
成功无望, 秘书搀扶着老经理悲伤地返回来.

chéng gōng wú wàng, , mì shū chān fú zháo lǎo jīng lǐ bēi shāng dì fǎn huí.

There's no hope to succeed; the secretary is helping the old manager back sadly.
3
他们搀扶老奶奶下楼到一楼去.

tā mén chān fú lǎo nǎi nǎi xià lóu dào yī lóu qù.

They handed Grandma down to the ground floor.
4
从窗口,我闻到紫丁香的香味搀和着青草的味道.

cóng chuāng kǒu, , wǒ wén dào zǐ dīng xiāng de xiāng wèi chān hé zháo qīng cǎo de wèi.

Through the window I caught the scent of syringa mixed with the smell of grass.
5
他的手臂搀起她时颤抖着, 并扶住了她的头.

tā de shǒu bì chān qǐ tā shí chàn dǒu zháo, , bìng fú zhù le tā de.

His arm trembled as it raised her, and supported her head.
6
我们把油和醋搀和在一起,用来拌色拉.

wǒ mén bǎ yóu hé cù chān hé zài yī qǐ, , yòng lái bàn sè.

We mix oil and vinegar to put on salad.

Cultural Notes for 搀

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of mixing herbs is crucial, and 搀 reflects this practice. The blending of ingredients for health is a key aspect of Chinese culture, symbolizing balance and harmony.

Word Family of 搀

Words Containing This Character6
搀扶to lend an arm to support sb攙扶
搀chānto mix攙
搀和to mix攙和
搀杂to mix攙雜
搀假to dilute攙假
搀兑to blend攙兌
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Compound Meaning

What does 搀扶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 搀

You can use 搀 when referring to physically helping someone walk or when discussing mixing ingredients in cooking.