手
hand; hold; portable; personal; skill; measure word; expert
Meanings
7 senses · 21 examplesnoun
hand (the part of the human body at the end of the arm)
Refers to the body part including fingers and palm.
He has a pair of big hands.
Please raise your hand to speak.
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She is holding a book in her hands.
verb
to hold; to carry in hand
Used in specific idiomatic expressions like '人手一册'.
Every person holds a copy.
Each child is holding a small flag.
adjective
portable; pocket-sized; handy
Used as an attributive modifier for items designed to be carried easily.
This is a handbook.
Please bring your passbook and identification.
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This mobile phone is very compact and portable.
adverb
personally; by hand
Indicates that an action is done by someone personally rather than through others or machines.
This is a plan he personally drafted.
This letter was copied by hand.
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Please write your name by hand.
noun
skill; technique; method; trick
Often used in phrases describing competence or style of action.
He is ruthless and vicious in handling matters.
He always has high standards but poor execution.
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This requires superb craftsmanship.
noun
person skilled in a certain skill; operator; practitioner
Used as a suffix to form compound words indicating professionals or skilled workers.
He is a capable person in our team.
This competition selected many excellent contestants.
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He has been a tractor driver for twenty years.
New drivers should be careful.
measure word
measure word for skills, tricks, or abilities
Usually used with '两' or '一' to indicate having certain skills.
He really has a few tricks up his sleeve.
He has a unique skill.
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At the critical moment, he showed his skill.