back of the hand; dorsum
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the back of the hand; dorsum
Anatomical term referring to the side of the hand opposite the palm (手心). Often used in contrast with the palm in both literal and figurative expressions.
Tā她
de的
shǒu手
bèi背
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
kē颗
zhì痣
。
There is a mole on the back of her hand.
Tā他
yòng用
shǒu手
bèi背
shì试
le了
shì试
shuǐ水
wēn温
。
He tested the water temperature with the back of his hand.
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Shǒu手
xīn心
shǒu手
bèi背
dōu都
shì是
ròu肉
，
liǎng两
biān边
wǒ我
dōu都
shě舍
bu不
de得
。
Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh—I can't bear to part with either side.