Definition
握住 is a resultative verb compound: 握 (to grasp) + 住 (complement indicating firmness or security). It means to hold onto something firmly or tightly, both physically (like a hand or a steering wheel) and figuratively (like an opportunity). The negative potential form is 握不住, and the affirmative potential is 握得住.
r.v.
to hold tightto grip firmly
Examples
- 握住，。Tā jǐnjǐn de wò zhù fāngxiàngpán, bù gǎn sōng kāi.He held the steering wheel tightly and didn't dare let go.
- 握住，。Tā wò zhù māma de shǒu, jīdòng de shuō bu chū huà lái.She held her mother's hand tightly, too moved to speak.
- 握住，。Nǐ yào wò zhù zhè cì jīhuì, bú yào zài yóuyù le.You need to seize this opportunity; don't hesitate any longer.
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