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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.
    "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "It took a while for the students to grasp the concept."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "He kept a tight grasp on the rope."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "Her grasp of the subject impressed the examiners."

grasp in a sentence

  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • She grasped his arm to steady herself.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
  • I finally grasped what she was trying to explain.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked." 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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