在握 (zài wò) — to be in one's hands; to be under firm control

Definition

A set-phrase verb meaning 'to be firmly in hand / under control.' Used for abstract situations like victory, the overall situation, or power — never for literal physical grasping.

verb
to be in one's handsto be under firm control

Examples

  • 在握
    Shèng lì yǐ jīng zài wò, wǒ men jué bù néng fàng sōng.
    Victory is already in hand; we must not relax at all.
  • 在握
    Dà jú zài wò, bú bì guò yú dān xīn.
    The overall situation is under control; there's no need to worry too much.
  • 在握
    Gōng sī de kòng zhì quán wán quán zài wò.
    The company's control is completely in his hands.

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