握

wò
#1,030 most
frequent character
hold, grasp, take by the hand
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

握 pairs 扌 hand for meaning with 屋 wū for sound. It first meant to hold in the hand or carry. That grew to the simpler sense 'to grasp.'

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Example Sentences

他握住了我的手。
tā wòzhù le wǒde shǒu 。
He held my hand.
我握着一杯热茶。
wǒ wò zháo yībēi rè chá 。
I am holding a cup of hot tea.
请握住这个球。
qǐng wòzhù zhègè qiú 。
Please grasp this ball.

Words with similar meanings

握住wòzhù
grasp
A more emphatic version of holding, often implying a firmer grip.
抓zhuā
grab
Implies a sudden or forceful hold, often in a context of urgency.

Homophones

卧wò
to lie, to crouch
沃wò
fertile, rich, to irrigate

Words Starting With 握

握手wò shǒu
to shake hands

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