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Expressing 'to grasp' or 'to hold' with 握 (wò)
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Manner & Method
Structure
Subject + 握 + 着 + Object
Explanation
The verb 握 (wò) means 'to grasp,' 'to hold,' or 'to grip.' It describes the physical action of closing one's hand around an object. It is often used with 着 to indicate a continuous holding state, as in 握着枪 (holding a gun).
Examples
她紧紧握着妈妈的手不肯放开。
Tā jǐnjǐn wò zhe māma de shǒu bù kěn fàngkāi.
She held her mother's hand tightly and wouldn't let go.
两人见面时热情地握了握手。
Liǎng rén jiànmiàn shí rèqíng de wò le wò shǒu.
When the two met, they shook hands warmly.
他握着方向盘，目视前方。
Tā wò zhe fāngxiàngpán, mùshì qiánfāng.
He gripped the steering wheel and looked straight ahead.