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手势
shǒushì
Description
手势是用手做出的动作，可以表示意思或感情。
A 手势 is a movement made with the hand that can express meaning or emotion.
说话的时候，很多人喜欢用手势帮助表达。
Many people like to use 手势 to help express themselves when speaking.
Meanings
手势shǒushì
gesture; hand signal
他做了一个手势，让我们安静。
He made a gesture for us to be quiet.
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 势 (posture, gesture), literally "hand posture".
- Nuance
often paired with 做 (make) or 用 (use), as in 做手势.
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