在握

zàiwò

verb #18,263

Meanings

1 to hold in one's hands
2 to be within grasp
3 to have (power/victory) secured

Characters

to grasp; to hold

Examples

胜券在握。

Shèngquàn zàiwò.

Victory is in the bag.

大权在握的人要谨慎行事。

Dàquán zàiwò de rén yào jǐnshèn xíngshì.

Those who hold great power must act cautiously.

Tips

usage

在握 is almost always used figuratively. Common collocations: 胜券在握 (victory assured), 大权在握 (holding great power), 命运在握 (destiny in one's hands).

Stroke Order

在 zài

握 wò