grasp, hold fast, take by hand

HSK 5 #1032

DEFINITIONS

握 wò
  • to hold
  • to grasp
  • to clench (one's fist)
  • to master
  • classifier: a handful

STROKES

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WORDS

zhǎng wò to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency
bǎ wò to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)
手 wò shǒu to shake hands
住 wò zhù to grip; to hold
zài wò (fig.) to hold in one's hands; to be within grasp
有 wò yǒu to grasp and own; to hold (power)
jǐn wò to hold firmly, not let go
拳 wò quán to make a fist
力 wò lì (strength of one's) grip
别 wò bié to shake hands
大权在 dà quán zài wò to be in a position of power
大權在 dà quán zài wò to be in a position of power
左券在 zuǒ quàn zài wò to be assured of success (idiom)
电脑 zhǎng wò diàn nǎo PDA; Personal Digital Assistant
電腦 zhǎng wò diàn nǎo PDA; Personal Digital Assistant
別 wò bié to shake hands
智珠在 zhì zhū zài wò lit. to hold the pearl of wisdom (idiom); fig. to be endowed with extraordinary intelligence
无把 wú bǎ wò uncertain
無把 wú bǎ wò uncertain
jǐn wò to hold firmly, not let go
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