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牵手
qiānshǒu
Description
“牵手”就是用手拉着另一个人的手，一起走或者站在一起。
"牵手" means holding another person's hand to walk or stand together.
这个词常常用来说情人或者家人之间很亲密的样子。
This word is often used to describe the close relationship between lovers or family members.
Meanings
牵手qiānshǒu
to hold hands
他们牵手走在公园里。
They walked hand in hand in the park.
牵手qiānshǒu
to be in a relationship; to get together
他和她终于牵手成功了。
He and she finally succeeded in holding hands.
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Notes
- Etymology
牵 (to pull/lead) + 手 (hand), literally "to lead by the hand."
- Nuance
figuratively means starting a romantic relationship, softer than 恋爱.
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