手拉手 (shǒu lā shǒu) — hand in hand (literal: holding each other's hands); together in unity; in solidarity (figurative)
Definition
A vivid, chengyu-like verb phrase meaning 'hand in hand' literally, and 'together in solidarity' figuratively. Often used as an adverbial frame (手拉手地 / 手拉手，我们…) to emphasize unity or collective action.
verb
hand in hand (literal: holding each other's hands)together in unityin solidarity (figurative)
Examples
- 手拉手。Hái zi men shǒu lā shǒu zài cāo chǎng shàng pǎo lái pǎo qù.The children ran around the playground hand in hand.
- 手拉手。Dà jiā shǒu lā shǒu wéi chéng yí gè dà quān tiào wǔ.Everyone formed a big circle and danced hand in hand.
- 手拉手，。shǒu lā shǒu, Wǒ men yì qǐ kè fú kùn nan.Hand in hand, we overcome difficulties together.
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