手

shǒu

hand

Counted with双shuāng只zhī

Dictionary entry

hand; (formal) to hold; person engaged in certain types of work

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手

See it in sentences

他手里拿着书。

Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe shū.

English

He is holding a book in his hand.

洗了手再吃饭。

Xǐ le shǒu zài chī fàn.

English

Wash your hands before eating.

Goes with

  • 手上in the hand
  • 左手left hand
  • 右手right hand
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