握紧 (wò jǐn) — to grip tightly, to hold fast

Definition

Examples

• 他握紧拳头，准备战斗。
  Tā wò jǐn quán tou, zhǔn bèi zhàn dòu.
  He clenched his fist, ready to fight.
• 她握紧绳子，不肯松手。
  Tā wò jǐn shéng zi, bù kěn sōng shǒu.
  She gripped the rope tightly and refused to let go.
• 两人握紧双手，互相鼓励。
  Liǎng rén wò jǐn shuāng shǒu, hù xiāng gǔ lì.
  The two clasped hands tightly, encouraging each other.