把握

Why does 把握 look like this?

The character 把握 is a combination of two characters: 1) '把' (bǎ) which consists of the hand radical (扌) and '巴' for sound, meaning to hold. 2) '握' (wò) which consists of the hand radical (扌) and '屋' (屋) for sound, meaning to grip or clench. Together, they literally mean 'to hold in one's hand', symbolizing having control or certainty over something.