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The word "手下" is formed by combining the character "手" meaning "hand" with "下" meaning "under" or "below", resulting in the literal phrase "under the hand". This compound directly conveys a metaphorical meaning referring to subordinates or people under one's command, derived from the concept of being within the direct control or influence of a person's authority.

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他对手下很友好。

Tā duì shǒuxià hěn yǒuhǎo.

He is very friendly to his subordinates.

经理手下的人都很努力。

Jīnglǐ shǒuxià de rén dōu hěn nǔlì.

The people under the manager are all very hardworking.

这位将军手下有数千名士兵。

Zhè wèi jiāngjūn shǒuxià yǒu shù qiān míng shìbīng.

This general has thousands of soldiers under his command.

在公司重组后，她手下管理的部门扩大了。

Zài gōngsī chóngzǔ hòu, tā shǒuxià guǎnlǐ de bùmén kuòdà le.

After the company reorganization, the department she manages expanded.

尽管他手下不乏才华横溢的设计师，但项目进展依然缓慢。

Jǐnguǎn tā shǒuxià bù fá cáihuá héngyì de shèjìshī, dàn xiàngmù jìnzhǎn yīrán huǎnmàn.

Although he has no lack of talented designers under him, the project progress is still slow.

Word Definition - 手下

shǒu xià under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; when taking action

Individual Character Details

手 shǒu
下 xià