shǒu

hand

HSK 1

1Stroke Order Animation

0 strokes

2Readings & Meanings

  • shǒuhand; (formal) to hold; person engaged in certain types of work

3Structure

Single-component character独体字

is built from 1 part — it is written as one block.

4Common Words with

一手包办yī shǒu bāo bàn

to take care of a matter all by oneself

动手dòng shǒu

to start work; to touch

拿手ná shǒu

expert in; good at

洗手xǐ shǒu

to wash one's hands

右手yòu shǒu

right hand

左手zuǒ shǒu

left hand

5Example Sentences

他有一双勤劳的手。

tā yǒu yī shuāng qín láo de shǒu。

He has a pair of hardworking hands.

她在学校里是一位高手。

tā zài xué xiào lǐ shì yī wèi gāo shǒu。

She is an expert in school.

Other Characters Pronounced “shou”