紧握

緊握

jǐnwò

verb #23,429

Meanings

1 to grip tightly
2 to hold firmly

Characters

to grasp; to hold

Examples

她紧握着他的手，不想放开。

Tā jǐnwò zhe tā de shǒu, bù xiǎng fàngkāi.

She gripped his hand tightly, not wanting to let go.

运动员紧握球棒，全力挥击。

Yùndòngyuán jǐnwò qiú bàng, quánlì huī jī.

The athlete gripped the bat firmly and swung with full force.

Tips

memory

紧 (tight) + 握 (grasp) = a tight grasp. Picture a fist clenched so hard the knuckles go white.

Stroke Order

紧 jǐn

握 wò