bǐng
秉持
hold; preside over; manage
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to hold; to grasp
archaicAn archaic and literary term for physically holding an object, often a scepter or torch.
Bǐng秉
zhú烛
yè夜
yóu游
。
To hold a candle for a night excursion (an idiom describing making the most of limited time).
Bǐng秉
guī圭
yǐ以
cháo朝
。
Hold the jade scepter to attend court.
verb
to preside over; to manage; to be in charge of
formalRefers to having authority and responsibility over affairs, institutions, or principles. A formal, classical term.
Bǐng秉
zhèng政
duō多
nián年
。
He has been in charge of the government for many years.
Gōng公
sī司
yóu由
tā他
bǐng秉
quán权
。
The company's authority is held by him.
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Fǎ法
guān官
yīng应
bǐng秉
gōng公
zhí执
fǎ法
。
Judges should administer justice impartially.