拉手 (lā shou) — to hold hands; to shake hands
Definition
拉手 is a verb meaning 'to hold hands' or 'to shake hands' — both senses share the same form. Contrast with 握手, which is used only for the formal handshake greeting, not for the ongoing act of holding hands.
verb
to hold handsto shake hands
Examples
- 拉手。Tā men liǎ lā shou zǒu zài dà jiē shàng.The two of them walked down the street holding hands.
- ，。Tā lā zhe wǒ de shǒu, yì zhí méi fàng kāi.She held my hand and never let go.
- 。Wǒ men jiàn miàn shí lā le yí xià shǒu.We shook hands when we met.
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