No. 8,239 in Chinese
hands
The Chinese translation for "hands" is "手" (shǒu), meaning the body part used for grasping or touching.
In a sentence
我用手写字。
I use my hands to write.
The word '手' is used here to indicate the physical part of the body utilized for the act of writing.
他的手很巧。
His hands are very skillful.
The word '手' is figuratively used to reflect someone's dexterity or craftsmanship.
我们需要很多人手完成这个任务。
We need many hands to complete this task.
The word '手' metaphorically represents people too, emphasizing their manual labor or contribution in tasks.
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