Keyword
to hold
- to grasp
- to take by the hand
- Frequency
- #1288
- Strokes
- 12
Readings
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Mnemonic
扌 (hand) gives the meaning and 屋 the sound.
Stroke order
Composed of
Used in vocabulary
掌握
to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency
把握
to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)
握
to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); (bound form) to have in one's control; classifier: a handful
握手
to shake hands
握住
to grip; to hold
紧握
to hold firmly, not let go
握有
to have; to hold (usu. sth abstract: power, distribution rights, a bargaining chip etc)
在握
(fig.) to hold in one's hands; to be within grasp
握拳
to make a fist
胜券在握
(idiom) to be confident of victory; to be sure of success
握持
to hold in one's hand; to grip
大权在握
to be in a position of power
握力
(strength of one's) grip
无把握
uncertain
握别
to shake hands