手表
shǒu biǎo
Wristwatch
手 (shǒu) — how to say "hand" in Chinese
Measure word: 只 (zhī)
手
Hand
noun · noun measure word
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
他有一手好字。
tā yǒu yī shǒu hǎo zì
He has good handwriting.
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
Collocations
洗手
xǐ shǒu
wash hands
手里
shǒu lǐ
in hand
Examples
他用左手拿书
He holds the book with his left hand
他举起了手。
He raised his hand.
Mnemonic
[shǒu-] Shou the boy reached out his hand to catch a falling leaf. 🍂✋ He opened his palm, and the leaf landed softly on his 手. The wind calmed, and the child smiled.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "hand" in Chinese?
"hand" in Chinese is 手 (shǒu).
What does 手 mean in English?
手 (shǒu) means "Hand".
How is 手 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu (written as shou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "hand" in Chinese characters?
It is written 手.
What HSK 3.0 level is 手?
手 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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