携手

xié shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. hand in hand
2. to join hands
3. to collaborate

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 分离 fēn lí 分离 fēn lí to separate when referring to physical separation or breakup: to separate

Related words

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• 并肩 bìng jiān 并肩 bìng jiān alongside implies standing side by side, often used metaphorically: alongside

Synonyms

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• 合作 hé zuò 合作 hé zuò to cooperate when emphasizing working together on a project: to cooperate

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 共进 (go forward together) or 合作 (cooperate) to emphasize partnership, e.g., 携手共进, 携手合作.

Formality

Formal and literary, frequently found in news reports, official speeches, or slogans; less common in casual daily conversation.

Example Sentences

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两国将 携手 应对气候变化。

The two countries will join hands to tackle climate change.

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Words Containing 携手

• 携手并肩 携手并肩 xié shǒu bìng jiān: hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder
• 携手同行 携手同行 xié shǒu tóng xíng: to walk hand in hand

Child Words of 携手

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 携 携 xié: to carry