Writing
手枪 (shǒu qiāng) — how to say "pistol" in Chinese
手枪
Pistol
noun
Character composition
手
hand
枪
gun
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
携带手枪
xiédài shǒuqiāng
to carry a pistol
Examples
警察在腰间别着一把手枪。
The police officer carries a pistol at his waist.
他有一把手枪。
He has a pistol.
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Frequently asked questions
Pistol meaning in Chinese
"pistol" in Chinese is 手枪 (shǒu qiāng).
What does 手枪 mean in English?
手枪 (shǒu qiāng) means "Pistol".
How is 手枪 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu qiāng (written as shou qiang, shouqiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "pistol" in Chinese characters?
It is written 手枪: 手 has 4 strokes, 枪 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 手枪?
手枪 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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