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在握
zàiwò
1. (fig.) to hold in one's hands
2. to be within grasp
Common • Top 19%

Character Breakdown

在
zài
at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense
HSK 1 6 丶
握
wò
to grasp, to hold, to take by the hand
HSK 5 12 丶

Compound Words (3)

大权在握
dàquánzàiwò
to be in a position of power
左券在握
zuǒquànzàiwò
to be assured of success (idiom)
智珠在握
zhìzhūzàiwò
lit. to hold the pearl of wisdom (idiom)

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