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手掌
shǒuzhǎng
Description
手掌是手打开后中间的那部分。
The 手掌 is the middle part of the hand when it is open.
我们用手掌拿东西、拍手，也可以摸一摸别人的手掌。
We use the 手掌 to hold things, clap hands, and can also touch someone else's 手掌.
Meanings
手掌shǒuzhǎng
the palm of the hand
他把钱放在我的手掌里。
He put the money in my palm.
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 掌 (palm), a compound naming the flat inner surface of the hand.
- Nuance
手掌 is more formal; 手心 refers to the center of the palm in daily speech.
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