握紧

握緊

wòjǐn

verb #17,109

Meanings

1 to grip tightly; to clench; to hold firmly

Characters

to grip; to hold

Examples

他握紧了拳头，忍住了怒气。

Tā wòjǐn le quántou, rěn zhù le nùqì.

He clenched his fists and held back his anger.

握紧方向盘，小心驾驶。

Wòjǐn fāngxiàngpán, xiǎoxīn jiàshǐ.

Grip the steering wheel tightly and drive carefully.

Tips

usage

握紧 is the verb-complement form: 握 (grip) + 紧 (tight). It can also be used figuratively: 握紧机会 (seize an opportunity firmly).

Stroke Order

握 wò

紧 jǐn