Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
手
shǒu
Description
“手”是我们身体的一部分，用来拿东西、写字、做很多事情。
"手" is a part of our body used for holding things, writing, and doing many tasks.
它也可以表示很会做某件事的人，比如“高手”。
It can also refer to someone skilled at something, like in "高手" (expert).
Meanings
手shǒu
hand (part of the body)
他用手拿着一杯水。
He is holding a glass of water with his hand.
手shǒu
person skilled at something
他是做菜的高手。
He is an expert cook.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of a hand with fingers; one of the oldest Chinese characters.
- Nuance
as a suffix it often means an expert or worker, e.g. 高手, 选手, 助手.
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