搀

• 병음: chān
• 한자 분석: 搀 = 扌(hand) + 谗 (phonetic)

뜻

부축하다; 팔을 잡아 돕다

Describes the physical act of supporting an elderly person, a child, or someone who is unsteady by holding or guiding their arm. Carries a warm, caring connotation. Very common in descriptions of filial piety and care for the elderly.

예문

1. 护士轻轻搀着老人慢慢走向病房，生怕他一不小心跌倒。
2. 手术后他虚弱得无法独立行走，需要家人搀着才能移步。
3. 她搀扶着步履蹒跚的奶奶，一步一步地走下了台阶。

사용 가이드

맥락: care, elderly, medical, family, everyday

어조: caring

올바른 표현

• 老人年事已高，出行时需要有人搀扶，家人应多加关注。(The elderly person is advanced in years and needs someone to steady them when getting about — family members should pay closer attention.)
• 她主动上前搀住了在公交车上差点摔倒的老大爷。(She proactively stepped forward to steady the elderly man who nearly fell on the bus.)

피해야 할 표현

• 他搀着那个箱子走。(搀 is used for supporting a person, not carrying an object; use 提/搬/扛 for luggage or boxes)

기원과 역사

搀 = 扌(hand) + 谗 (phonetic). The hand supports/steadies another person.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal