紧握

緊握

jǐnwò

verb #23,429

Meanings

1 to grip tightly
2 to hold firmly

Characters

to grasp; to hold

Examples

HSK 1

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.

HSK 7-9

运动员紧握球棒，全力挥击。

Yùndòngyuán jǐnwò qiúbàng, 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