HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
握 — grasp
- Reading
- wò
- Meaning
- grasp; hold; shake (hands)
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
握 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is wò and it means grasp; hold; shake (hands). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
握 appears in everyday chinese words such as 握 (hold, grasp), 把握 (grasp; assurance) and 掌握 (grasp, master).
Chinese words containing 握
Frequently asked questions
What does 握 mean in Chinese?
握 means grasp; hold; shake (hands) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 握 read?
握 is read wò. Reading it inside real words — 握 and 把握 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 握 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 握 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 握 in a word?
A common word containing 握 is 握 (wò) — "hold, grasp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 握 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 握 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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