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攜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
攜xiéto carry, to lead, to take by the handx, 21 strokes, radical 扌
xié(xie2) T2
  1. 1to carry, to lead, to take by the hand
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March 24, 2026

攜xié(xie2)

The character 攜 (xié) means 'to carry' or 'to lead,' often used in contexts involving taking someone or something along with you. It conveys a sense of guidance or support, whether physically or metaphorically, such as leading a child by the hand or carrying a burden together.

Strokes21Radical扌
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of holding hands, as indicated by 攜, symbolizes care and connection, especially between family members. During festivals or celebrations, it's common to see families walking together, reflecting the importance of unity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person 'carrying' a child by the hand (the meaning of 攜). The radical 攵 (to rap or strike) suggests action, while the phonetic component 載 (to carry) reinforces the idea of taking someone along. Picture a parent leading their child through a bustling market, ensuring they are safe and secure.

Meanings of 攜

xié(xie2)
1to carry, to lead, to take by the hand
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About 攜

攜Simplified
21Strokes
扌Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 攜

Quick Contrast

携 (xié) vs 带 (dài): Use 攜 (xié) when emphasizing guidance or support in carrying or leading, while 带 (dài) is more general for 'to bring' without the connotation of support.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 攜 is more formal and often found in written texts rather than in casual speech. It's commonly used in phrases like 攜手 (xié shǒu) meaning 'to hold hands.' Tone errors can occur; make sure to pronounce it with the second tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 攜 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other HSK words about movement and action. Students should focus on the components of the character to understand its usage in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 攜 with 携 (xié), which is a simplified version used more frequently in modern Chinese. Always use the correct character based on the context and region you're in.

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Pronunciation of 攜

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Etymology of 攜

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)巂
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Case file: 攜

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half巂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 攜?

Decomposition of 攜

IDS Structure⿰扌巂
攜Full Character
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扌shou3
left
巂gui1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 攜?

How to say to carry, to lead, to take by the hand in Chinese

“to carry, to lead, to take by the hand” in Chinese is攜xié

The character 攜 (xié) means 'to carry' or 'to lead,' often used in contexts involving taking someone or something along with you. It conveys a sense of guidance or support, whether physically or metaphorically, such as leading a child by the hand or carrying a burden together.

When to use 攜

Be mindful that 攜 is more formal and often found in written texts rather than in casual speech. It's commonly used in phrases like 攜手 (xié shǒu) meaning 'to hold hands.' Tone errors can occur; make sure to pronounce it with the second tone.

攜 or something close to it

携 (xié) vs 带 (dài): Use 攜 (xié) when emphasizing guidance or support in carrying or leading, while 带 (dài) is more general for 'to bring' without the connotation of support.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 攜 with 携 (xié), which is a simplified version used more frequently in modern Chinese. Always use the correct character based on the context and region you're in.

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Word Family of 攜

Words Containing This Character10
携带xiédàito support (old)攜帶
携xiéto carry攜
携手xiéshǒuhand in hand攜手
便携式portable便攜式
便携portable便攜
提携to guide提攜
携带者(medicine) carrier (of a recessive gene, virus etc)攜帶者
扶老携幼taking everyone along, young and old扶老攜幼
携手并肩hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder攜手並肩
携家带口tied down by family obligations攜家帶口
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Compound Meaning

What does 携带 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 攜

Common phrases include 攜手 (xié shǒu) meaning 'to hold hands' and 攜帶 (xié dài) meaning 'to carry'.

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