How is 握 pronounced?

握 is pronounced “wò” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 握?

握 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 握?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 握 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 5verb

握

wò

握 (wò) means “to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); (bound form) to have in one's control; classifier: a handful”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

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Example

他紧紧握住了她的手。

Tā jǐnjǐn wò zhù le tā de shǒu.

He held her hand tightly.

Words containing 握

把握bǎ wòto grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)握手wò shǒuto shake hands 掌握zhǎng wòto 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

More HSK 5 vocabulary

HSK 5 →

哎āihey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation)唉āiinterjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!); to sigh 爱护ài hùto cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect 爱惜ài xīto cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly 爱心ài xīncompassion; kindness; care for others; love; charity (bazaar, golf day etc); heart (the symbol ♥)安慰ān wèito comfort; to console 安装ān zhuāngto install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installation 岸ànvariant of 岸暗ànvariant of 暗熬夜áo yèto stay up late or all night 把握bǎ wòto grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)摆bǎito arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum

Frequently asked questions

What does 握 mean?: 握 (wò) means “to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); (bound form) to have in one's control; classifier: a handful”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 握 pronounced?: 握 is pronounced “wò” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 握?: 握 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 握?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 握 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-07-18