Definitions
(noun)
hand; palm
(noun)
skilled person; person who does a type of work
Etymology
Pictograph of a hand.
About
The character "手" originated as a pictographic depiction of a human hand, maintaining a recognizable form across its historical usage while serving as a foundational radical in the construction of many other characters related to manual activities. Its semantic range, initially confined to the physical limb, gradually extended to denote individuals skilled in specific trades or roles, evident in compounds like "鼓手" for drummer, and further to concepts involving personal agency or style, such as "手笔" referring to one's handwriting or literary prowess. This expansion from a concrete noun to encompass abstract and metaphorical applications illustrates the character's adaptive capacity within the language, integrating both functional and representative roles without altering its fundamental structure.
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请举手回答。
我的手机坏了。
她买了一块手表。
不要动手打人。
他用左手吃饭。
医生明天做手术。
她喜欢做手工礼物。
他用各种手段解决问题。