Writing
手腕 (shǒu wàn) — how to say "wrist" in Chinese
手腕
Wrist
noun
Character composition
手
hand
腕
wrist
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Collocations
扭伤手腕
niǔshāng shǒuwàn
to sprain one's wrist
Examples
他用手腕转动门把手。
He turned the doorknob with his wrist.
我的手腕疼。
My wrist hurts.
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Frequently asked questions
Wrist in Chinese meaning
"wrist" in Chinese is 手腕 (shǒu wàn).
What does 手腕 mean in English?
手腕 (shǒu wàn) means "Wrist".
How is 手腕 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu wàn (written as shou wan, shouwan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "wrist" in Chinese characters?
It is written 手腕: 手 has 4 strokes, 腕 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 手腕?
手腕 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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