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The word "手腕" is formed by directly combining the character "手" (shǒu), meaning "hand", with the character "腕" (wàn), meaning "wrist", to create a compound term that literally denotes the wrist as the part of the body connecting the hand to the arm.

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我的手腕有点疼。

Wǒ de shǒuwàn yǒudiǎn téng.

English translation: My wrist hurts a bit.

他轻轻地按摩她的手腕。

Tā qīngqīng de ànmó tā de shǒuwàn.

English translation: He gently massaged her wrist.

她在工作中很有手腕。

Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng hěn yǒu shǒuwàn.

English translation: She is very tactful in her work.

这位政治家以灵活的手腕处理危机。

Zhè wèi zhèngzhìjiā yǐ línghuó de shǒuwàn chǔlǐ wēijī.

English translation: This politician handles crises with flexible tactics.

要想成功，不仅需要智慧，还需要一定的手腕。

Yào xiǎng chénggōng, bùjǐn xūyào zhìhuì, hái xūyào yīdìng de shǒuwàn.

English translation: To succeed, one needs not only wisdom but also certain skills in maneuvering.

Word Definition - 手腕

shǒu wàn wrist; ability; finesse

Individual Character Details

手 shǒu
腕 wàn