握 (wò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 握 (wò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 握 (wò) means "to hold; to grasp". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 握 stroke by stroke?

握 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 握 and 挨?

握 (wò) and 挨 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 握?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 握?

Common words containing 握 include: 握手 (wò shǒu) — to shake hands; 掌握 (zhǎng wò) — to master or grasp; 握住 (wò zhù) — to hold onto; to grasp firmly.

How to Write 握

The character 握 (wò) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

握 is pronounced wò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hold; to grasp.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 握 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 握

握手 wò shǒu

to shake hands

掌握 zhǎng wò

to master or grasp

握住 wò zhù

to hold onto; to grasp firmly

Example Sentences

他们友好地握手。

tā men yǒu hǎo dì wò shǒu

They shook hands in a friendly manner.

我掌握了新单词。

wǒ zhǎng wò le xīn dān cí

I've mastered the new words.

请握住我的手。

qǐng wò zhù wǒ de shǒu

Please hold my hand.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 握 (wò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 握

What does 握 (wò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 握 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 握 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 握?

What common words use 握?

How to Write 握 (wò)