bǐng
秉国
hold; preside over; grasp
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to hold; to grasp
literaryA classical or literary term for physically holding something, often in a metaphorical sense.
Tā他
bǐng秉
zhú烛
yè夜
yóu游
。
He toured at night holding a candle (used metaphorically for enjoying life's pleasures).
bǐng秉
bǐ笔
zhí直
shū书
to write the truth with a held brush (to record faithfully)
verb
to preside over; to be in charge of; to control
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe exercising authority or control over affairs, especially power or policies.
Bǐng秉
zhèng政
duō多
nián年
，
tā他
shēn深
zhī知
mín民
shēng生
jí疾
kǔ苦
。
Having presided over the government for many years, he is deeply aware of the people's hardships.
Cǐ此
shì事
yóu由
tā他
yī一
rén人
bǐng秉
quán权
chǔ处
lǐ理
。
This matter is to be handled under his sole authority.
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bǐng秉
gōng公
zhí执
fǎ法
to uphold the law impartially