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手里
shǒulǐ
Description
"手里"的意思是东西在你的手上，或者你有这个东西。
"手里" means that something is in your hand, or you have that thing.
我们常说"手里有钱"或者"手里拿着书"。
We often say "手里有钱" (have money in hand) or "手里拿着书" (holding a book in hand).
Meanings
手里shǒulǐ
in one's hand; holding
他手里拿着一本书。
He is holding a book in his hand.
手里shǒulǐ
in one's possession; on hand (money, resources)
我手里现在没有钱。
I don't have any money on me right now.
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 里 (inside/in), literally "inside the hand".
- Nuance
手里 and 手上 are nearly interchangeable for holding or possessing something.
In videos
“仗着自己手里有权，经常爱欺负摊主。”
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