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握 (wò): to hold, to grasp

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HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to hold, to grasp
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 12
Radical: 扌
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to hold
to grasp
to clench (ones fist)
(bound form) to have in ones control
classifier: a handful

Chinese explanation

手指弯曲，用手把东西拿住或抓住
也指控制、掌握，如把握、握手。

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Example sentences

He held a cup of hot coffee and sat by the window waiting for a friend.

Please hold the handrail firmly, the subway is about to depart.

Before the competition, the two athletes shook hands to show mutual respect.

He clenched his fist, determined to complete this challenge.

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