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握住

wòzhù
verb #9,103

Meanings

  1. 1 to grip
  2. 2 to hold firmly
  3. 3 to grasp tightly

Examples

HSK 2
她握住了最后的机会。
Tā wòzhù le zuìhòu de jīhuì.
She seized the last opportunity.
HSK 5
他紧紧握住我的手。
Tā jǐnjǐn wòzhù wǒ de shǒu.
He gripped my hand tightly.
HSK 7-9
握住方向盘，别松手。
Wòzhù fāngxiàngpán, bié sōngshǒu.
Hold the steering wheel, don't let go.

Tips

grammar
住 is a result complement meaning 'firmly' or 'securely.' It indicates the action of holding has achieved a stable result. Compare: 握 (to grip) vs. 握住 (to grip and hold firmly).

Stroke Order

握 wò
住 zhù