握住

wòzhù

verb #9,103

Meanings

1 to grip
2 to hold firmly
3 to grasp tightly

Characters

to hold; to grip; to grasp

to hold firm (result complement)

Examples

他紧紧握住我的手。

Tā jǐnjǐn wòzhù wǒ de shǒu.

He gripped my hand tightly.

握住方向盘，别松手。

Wòzhù fāngxiàngpán, bié sōngshǒu.

Hold the steering wheel, don't let go.

她握住了最后的机会。

Tā wòzhù le zuìhòu de jīhuì.

She seized the last opportunity.

Tips

grammar

住 (zhù) 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