| 掌握 | zhǎng wò | to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency |
| 握 | wò | to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful |
| 把握 | bǎ wò | to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome) |
| 握手 | wò shǒu | to shake hands |
| 握住 | wò zhù | to grip; to hold |
| 紧握 | jǐn wò | to hold firmly, not let go |
| 在握 | zài wò | (figuratively) to hold in one's hands; to be within grasp |
| 大权在握 | dà quán zài wò | to be in a position of power |
| 左券在握 | zuǒ quàn zài wò | to be assured of success (idiom) |
| 掌握电脑 | zhǎng wò diàn nǎo | PDA; Personal Digital Assistant |
| 握别 | wò bié | to shake hands |
| 握力 | wò lì | (strength of one's) grip |
| 握拳 | wò quán | to make a fist |
| 握有 | wò yǒu | to grasp and own; to hold (power) |
| 智珠在握 | zhì zhū zài wò | lit. to hold the pearl of wisdom; to be able to cope with all eventualities (idiom) |
| 无把握 | wú bǎ wò | uncertain; without assurance |