right hand; right side; seat of honor
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
right hand
Refers to the hand on the right side of the body. In traditional Chinese etiquette, the right hand is considered the 'clean' hand for eating, while the left is used for personal hygiene.
Tā他
yòng用
yòu右
shǒu手
xiě写
zì字
。
He writes with his right hand.
Qǐng请
jǔ举
qǐ起
nǐ你
de的
yòu右
shǒu手
。
Please raise your right hand.
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Wǒ我
xí习
guàn惯
yòng用
yòu右
shǒu手
ná拿
kuài筷
zi子
。
I'm used to holding chopsticks with my right hand.
noun
right side; seat of honor (equivalent to 右首)
formalIn traditional Chinese seating arrangements, particularly in formal banquets or meetings, the position to the right of the host (facing south) is considered the seat of honor. This usage is formal and equivalent to 右首.
Zhǔ主
xí席
zuò坐
zài在
zhǔ主
rén人
de的
yòu右
shǒu手
。
The chairman sat to the right of the host.
Yòu右
shǒu手
dì第
yī一
xí席
shì是
guì贵
bīn宾
。
The first seat on the right is reserved for the distinguished guest.
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Àn按
zhào照
zhōng中
guó国
chuán传
tǒng统
，
yòu右
shǒu手
shì是
shàng上
wèi位
。
According to Chinese tradition, the right side is the seat of honor.