手 (shǒu) - hand & a person skilled in a particular activity

手Tone 3

shǒu ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 手

上姝

手 · shǒu

hand;

a person skilled in a particular activity;

personally;

handle;

means;

possession.

handa person skilled in a particular activitypersonally

Usage highlights

HandHandsSkillful handHelperOpponentMaster

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised his hand (手).
  • She is an expert chess player (棋手).
  • I wrote this letter by hand (亲手).
  • This tool is easy to handle (好手).

Collocations

  • Hand(手)
  • Hands(双手)
  • Skillful hand(能手)
  • Helper(帮手)
  • Opponent(对手)
  • Master(高手)

Idioms

  • Helpless(束手无策)
  • Hand in hand(携手同行)
  • Skillful(得心应手)
  • Too many cooks spoil the broth(人多手杂)
  • As easy as turning over one's hand(易如反掌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most fundamental characters, representing the human hand and by extension human action, skill, and agency.
  • In Chinese culture, the hand symbolizes capability, craftsmanship, and personal involvement.
  • Used metaphorically to describe people with specific skills or roles (e.g., 歌手 - singer, 选手 - contestant).

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