grasp tightly; make the most of
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to grasp firmly; to seize tightly; to hold on
Can be used for physical grasping or abstractly for time, tasks, or opportunities. Often carries a sense of urgency or importance.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
zhuā抓
jǐn紧
shí时
jiān间
wán完
chéng成
zhè这
ge个
xiàng项
mù目
。
We must make the most of our time to finish this project.
Tā他
zhuā抓
jǐn紧
le了
lán栏
gān杆
，
fáng防
zhǐ止
shuāi摔
dǎo倒
。
He held onto the railing tightly to prevent falling.
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Zhèng政
fǔ府
zhèng正
zài在
zhuā抓
jǐn紧
diào调
chá查
zhè这
qǐ起
shì事
gù故
。
The government is working diligently to investigate this accident.
Hái孩
zi子
，
xué学
xí习
yào要
zhuā抓
jǐn紧
，
bù不
néng能
fàng放
sōng松
。
Child, you must focus on your studies and not slack off.