Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
手里
shǒulǐ
Description
“手里”意思是拿着东西，或者东西在你的手中。
"手里" means holding something, or something is in your hand.
我们也用它说钱或时间由某个人掌握。
We also use it to say money or time is controlled by someone.
Meanings
手里shǒulǐ
in one's hand
他手里拿着一本书。
He is holding a book in his hand.
手里shǒulǐ
in one's possession or control
现在钱都在我手里。
The money is all in my hands now.
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 里 (inside), literally "inside the hand."
- Nuance
手里 and 手上 are often interchangeable for holding something.
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