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grasp in Chinese

grasp in Chinese is 明白, 距离, 抓住 — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in Chinese

明白
noun
Pronounced: míng bai
Understanding.
距离
noun
Pronounced: jù lí
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
抓住
verb
Pronounced: zhuā zhù
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
了解
verb
Pronounced: liǎo jiě
To understand.

What does "grasp" mean?

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
    "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "The climber slipped, but his grasp on the ledge held firm."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "He has a good grasp of grammar, but his vocabulary is still small."
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grasp in a sentence

  • The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go.
  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.

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What is "grasp" in Chinese?
"grasp" in Chinese is 明白, 距离, 抓住. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
How do you pronounce 明白?
"grasp" in Chinese is 明白, pronounced "míng bai".
How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go." In Chinese, "grasp" is 明白, 距离, 抓住.
Are there other ways to say "grasp" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "grasp": 明白, 距离, 抓住, 了解.
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