English–Chinese
“hold hands” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiān shǒu
Example
他们在公园里牵手散步。tā men zài gōng yuán lǐ qiān shǒu sàn bù
They walked in the park holding hands.
How to say “hold hands” in Chinese
“Hold hands” in Chinese is 牵手 (qiān shǒu).
A physical joining of hands that expresses closeness, mutual support, or united action.
Example sentences with 牵手
小女孩和妈妈牵手过马路。xiáo nǚ hái hé mā mā qiān shǒu guò mǎ lù
The little girl and her mother crossed the street holding hands.
Tips for using 牵手
- In everyday Chinese, the expression does not by itself identify a romantic couple; friends, relatives, and people offering support can also be described this way.