Definition
手拉手 is a fixed verb phrase meaning 'hand in hand'. Besides its literal sense of holding hands, it is often used figuratively to describe people working together in unity or solidarity—common in group activities, slogans, and collaborative contexts. It can be used both literally (e.g., walking hand in hand) and metaphorically (e.g., helping each other as a team).
v.p.
hand in hand (literal: holding each other's hands)together in unityin solidarity (figurative)
Examples
- 手拉手。Háizimen shǒu lā shǒu zài cāochǎng shàng pǎo lái pǎo qù.The children ran around the playground hand in hand.
- 手拉手。Dàjiā shǒu lā shǒu wéi chéng yí gè dà quān tiàowǔ.Everyone formed a big circle and danced hand in hand.
- 手拉手,。shǒu lā shǒu, wǒmen yìqǐ kèfú kùnnán.Hand in hand, we overcome difficulties together.
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