揎
roll up sleeves; push; hit
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to roll up one's sleeves and expose the arms
literaryLiterary usage, often seen in the idiom 揎拳捋袖 describing someone ready to fight or work.
He rolled up his sleeves and clenched his fists, ready to start a fight.
The workers rolled up their sleeves and got to work immediately.
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He rolled up his sleeves with an aggressive look and rushed forward.
verb
to push; to shove open
dialectDialectal usage found in some northern Chinese dialects, implying a forceful push.
He pushed open that big door with force.
Please push open the window to let in some fresh air.
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Several people pushed together to get the car out of the mud pit.
verb
to hit; to punch; to strike
dialectDialectal usage implying a sudden or heavy blow, often used in colloquial contexts.
In a fit of anger, he punched the other person.
The two of them started hitting each other as they were talking.
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If you talk nonsense again, watch out or I'll hit you!