The Chinese word 握手 literally means “to hold hands”. It is commonly used to refer to the act of shaking hands, which is a common greeting in both formal and informal situations in Chinese culture. When meeting someone for the first time or in a business setting, it is customary to offer a handshake as a sign of respect and goodwill. The gesture is also used to express congratulations or gratitude, and is often accompanied by a slight bow or nod of the head.
Translation
Verb: to shake hands
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们握手吧 | wǒmen wòshǒu ba | Let’s shake hands |
| 握手是表示尊重的一种方式 | wòshǒu shì biǎoshì zūnzhòng de yī zhǒng fāngshì | Shaking hands is a way of showing respect |
| 他握手的时候很有力气 | tā wòshǒu de shíhou hěn yǒu lìqi | He has a strong handshake |
| 我们在见面的时候握了一下手 | wǒmen zài jiànmiàn de shíhou wò le yīxià shǒu | We shook hands when we met |
| 握手是西方国家的一种礼节 | wòshǒu shì xīfāng guójiā de yī zhǒng lǐjié | Shaking hands is a custom in Western countries |
| 他握手的时候总是笑眯眯的 | tā wòshǒu de shíhou zǒng shì xiàomīmī de | He always smiles when he shakes hands |
| 握手可以传递友好的信息 | wòshǒu kěyǐ chuándì yǒuhǎo de xìnxī | Shaking hands can convey friendly messages |
| 我们握手结束了这次会议 | wǒmen wòshǒu jiéshù le zhè cì huìyì | We ended the meeting with a handshake |
HSK
握手 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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