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握手 (wò shǒu): to shake hands

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to shake hands
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to shake hands

Chinese explanation

  • 见面或分别时,两个人各自伸出右手,互相握住对方的手,表示问候、友好、祝贺或达成一致。这是一种常见的礼节,用于初次见面、告别、道歉或合作成功等场合。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to hold

HSK 2

hand

Example sentences

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After the interview, the interviewer stood up and shook hands with me, saying he hoped to see me again soon.

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When saying goodbye at the airport, my dad shook my hand firmly and told me to take good care of myself abroad.

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After meeting, the two leaders shook hands warmly and then walked into the meeting room together.

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Before the match began, the two players shook hands to show they would compete fairly.

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