握紧

握緊

wòjǐn

verb #17,109

Meanings

1 to grip tightly; to clench; to hold firmly

Characters

to grip; to hold

Examples

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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