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The character "握" is structured with the hand radical on the left and the component "屋" on the right, where the latter primarily provides phonetic guidance while subtly echoing a sense of enclosure through its meaning of roof or house, thus complementing the idea of securing something within a hand's grip. Its etymology firmly associates it with the physical act of grasping, a meaning that has been consistently central from early usage to the present day, though over centuries it has also adapted to metaphorical applications, such as denoting comprehension or control in abstract domains. The character's form has maintained its essential composition without significant modification, reflecting a stable integration of its semantic and phonetic elements throughout the development of the written language.
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我握住他的手。
她紧紧握着钱包。
握手是礼貌的。
他掌握了新技术。
我们需要把握机会。
他握有重要证据。
紧握方向盘，注意安全。
在谈判中，他始终握着主动权。