TOPIK · Level 95
15 words
Korean word
쥐다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchwida
Meaning
- verbhold
Example
아이의 손을 쥐고 길을 건넜어요.a i ui so neul chwi go ki reul keon neo sseo yo
I held the child's hand as we crossed the street.
More examples
주먹을 쥐고 다짐했어요.chu meo geul chwi go ta jim hae sseo yo
With my fist clenched, I made a commitment.
Core concept
A hand closes firmly around something and keeps it secure.
Common phrases
주먹을 쥐다chu meo geul chwi da
clench one's fist
핸들을 쥐다haen deu reul chwi da
grip the steering wheel
펜을 쥐다pe neul chwi da
grip a pen
Similar words
잡다chaptta: Taking hold of something keeps it steady or stops it from slipping.
들다teulda: Lifting something into the hand allows it to be held or carried.
집다chiptta: Picking up a small object uses the fingers or a utensil.
Definition in Korean
손으로 무엇을 꽉 움켜쥐거나 쥐어짜듯이 잡는 뜻을 가진 동사.so neu ro mu eo seul kkwak um kyeo jwi geo na chwi eo jja deu si cham neun tteu seul ka jin tong sa
Word origin
The word is a native Korean verb, and its deeper historical origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- English hold can sound neutral, while this verb often highlights a firm grip, especially with hands or fists.