English–Chinese
“shake hands” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwò shǒu
Example
见面时大家都会握手。jiàn miàn shí dà jiā dū huì wò shǒu
Everyone shakes hands when they meet.
How to say “shake hands” in Chinese
“Shake hands” in Chinese is 握手 (wò shǒu).
One person's hand meets and holds another's in a brief social gesture.
Example sentences with 握手
欢迎客人时，经理上前与客人握手。huān yíng kè rén shí jīng lǐ shàng qián yǔ kè rén wò shǒu
When welcoming guests, the manager stepped forward and shook hands with them.
Tips for using 握手
- In Chinese-speaking settings, this word commonly appears when greetings occur during formal introductions, business meetings, or public events.