握住 (wò zhù) — to hold tight, to grip firmly
Definition
握住 is a resultative verb: 握 (to grasp) + 住 (firmly, in place). It emphasizes holding on and not letting go — stronger than just 握.
verb
to hold tightto grip firmly
Examples
- 握住,。Tā jǐn jǐn dì wò zhù fāng xiàng pán, bù gǎn sōng kāi.He held the steering wheel tightly and didn't dare let go.
- 握住,。Tā wò zhù mā ma de shǒu, jī dòng dé shuō bù chū huà lái.She held her mother's hand tightly, too moved to speak.
- 握住,。Nǐ yào wò zhù zhè cì jī huì, bú yào zài yóu yù le.You need to seize this opportunity; don't hesitate any longer.
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