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

HSK 6

胜券在握。

Shèngquàn zàiwò.

Victory is in the bag.

HSK 7-9

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