携手 (xié shǒu) — to join hands; to collaborate; to work together
Definition
携手 emphasizes the image of two sides physically or symbolically joining hands, used for nations, organizations, or people facing challenges together. More literary than 合作; lighter than 联手 (join forces, often strategic).
verb
to join handsto collaborateto work together
Examples
- 携手，。Liǎng jiā gōng sī xié shǒu hé zuò, kāi fā xīn chǎn pǐn.The two companies joined hands to develop new products.
- 携手，。Tā men xié shǒu zǒu guò fēng yǔ, gǎn qíng gèng jiā shēn hòu.They walked hand in hand through storms, and their feelings grew deeper.
- 携手。Gè guó yīng gāi xié shǒu yìng duì qì hòu biàn huà.All countries should join hands to address climate change.
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