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手 (shǒu) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

手

shǒu

hand

HSK 14 strokesRadical: 手 (hand)

Full dictionary entry for 手 →

Character Breakdown

Five fingers spread — a hand

Details

Pinyin	shǒu
Meanings	hand
Stroke Count	4
Radical	手 (#64 — hand)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#36 most common

Words Containing 手

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
手	shǒu	hand	HSK 1
手机	shǒujī	mobile phone	HSK 2
手表	shǒubiǎo	watch	HSK 2
洗手间	xǐshǒujiān	Restroom	HSK 3
对手	duìshǒu	Opponent	HSK 5
分手	fēnshǒu	Break up	HSK 5
手工	shǒugōng	manual	HSK 5
手术	shǒushù	Operation	HSK 5
手续	shǒuxù	procedures	HSK 5
手套	shǒutào	glove	HSK 5
手指	shǒuzhǐ	finger	HSK 5
随手	suíshǒu	Readily	HSK 5
握手	wòshǒu	Handshake	HSK 5
爱不释手	àibúshìshǒu	love something too much to part with it	HSK 6
把手	bǎshou	handle, grip	HSK 6
不择手段	bùzéshǒuduàn	by hook or by crook	HSK 6
插手	chāshǒu	to get involved, to meddle	HSK 6
措手不及	cuòshǒubùjí	to be caught unprepared	HSK 6
动手	dòngshǒu	to touch, to hit	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

毛

手 (shǒu) ≠ 毛 (máo), hair

牛

手 (shǒu) ≠ 牛

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 手 mean in Chinese?

手 (shǒu) means "hand" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 手 have?

The Chinese character 手 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

What is the radical of 手?

The radical of 手 is 手 (hand, Kangxi radical #64).

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