aak1握

Jyutpingaak1

Yaleāak

動詞Common

Definition

To grasp, hold, or clutch tightly.

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How it's used

While 握 is used in formal contexts like 握手 for shaking hands, it sounds quite literary or stiff in everyday speech when referring to holding objects. Cantonese speakers almost always prefer using 揸 or 拎 for physical grasping or holding. Use 握 only when emphasizing a firm, tight grip or in specific formal scenarios.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好gan2緊zoeng1張，aak1握zyu6住ngo5我zek3隻sau2手m4唔fong3放。

He is very nervous and is holding my hand tightly without letting go.

nei5你aak1握gan2緊go3個bui1杯，cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好dit3跌laan6爛aa4呀。

Hold the cup tightly, make sure you don't drop and break it.

Related words

synonymzaa1揸jāsee alsoling1拎līngsee alsozuk1捉jūk

Common phrases

aak1握sau2手

to shake hands

gan2緊aak1握

to grip tightly

Common mistake

Learners often use 握 in casual conversation where it sounds unnatural or overly dramatic. Stick to 揸 for general holding or grabbing to sound like a local.