subordinate; under one's command; at hand
Meanings
5 senses · 16 examplesnoun
under one's leadership or jurisdiction
Used to indicate that someone works under another person's authority or within their department.
He once worked as a technician under the chief engineer.
I worked under him for ten years.
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These engineers all work under his supervision.
noun
subordinate; junior staff member
Refers to the people who work under a particular leader or manager.
He is my subordinate.
The general cares deeply for the soldiers under his command.
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Zhang San is the most capable employee under me.
noun
at hand; on hand; readily available
Refers to the immediate physical availability or location of objects. Similar to 手头 or 手边.
The item is not at hand; it's in the drawer.
I don't have any paper on hand; did you bring any?
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The tools are not with me; go ask someone else.
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financial situation; money on hand
informalUsed colloquially to describe one's current financial state or liquidity.
Without planning your spending, money gets tight at the end of the month.
I'm a bit short on cash lately; can you lend me some money?
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He is financially well-off and doesn't care about such small amounts of money.
noun
when striking; when acting (in set phrases)
Primarily used in the set phrase 手下留情 (show mercy or leniency).
Please show mercy.
Please be lenient during the martial arts contest.
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When a master teaches an apprentice, he must exercise proper restraint.
He is my defeated opponent.