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握住
wòzhù
Description
"握住"的意思是用手抓紧东西，不让它掉下来或者跑掉。
"握住" means to hold something tightly with your hand so it doesn't fall or escape.
我们常说握住手、握住机会。
We often say 握住手 (hold hands) or 握住机会 (seize an opportunity).
Meanings
握住wòzhù
to grasp or hold firmly in hand
她紧紧握住我的手。
She held my hand tightly.
握住wòzhù
to seize or grab hold of (chance)
你要握住这次机会。
You must seize this opportunity.
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Notes
- Etymology
握 (to grasp) + 住 (resultative, indicating a firm, secured state).
- Nuance
住 stresses the successful result — you're holding on firmly, not just touching.
In videos
“因为掌握就是用手来握住一个东西”
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