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汉HanziSkills

Chinese character

手

shǒu

hand

4 strokesRadical 手No. 233

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • hand
  • (formal) to hold
  • person engaged in certain types of work
  • person skilled in certain types of work
  • personal(ly)

Components

Etymology hint · Pictographic

A hand with the fingers splayed

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Stroke order

手

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