Memory phrase for the character: 搁
搁
Meaning
to place, to put aside, to shelve Pronunciation gē Explanation Left: hand 扌, right: pavilion 阁 (Behind the gate 门 everybody 各 has his pavilion.)
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By hand they direct you in the pavilion to: your place. Radicals
扌
hand Simplification of this hand 手
门
gate Simplified from 門, which shows a gate with two wings.
各
each, everybody Watch for the very similar meaning of the radical every 每.
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搁置 gē zhì
to shelve; to set aside
耽搁 dān ge
tarry; stopover; delay
搁浅 gē qiǎn
to be stranded (of ship); to run aground; fig. to run into difficulties and stop
搁浅 gē qiǎn
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