手
段

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The word "手段" is formed by combining the character "手" (shǒu), which means "hand", with the character "段" (duàn), which means "segment" or "section". Literally, this combination suggests the idea of a hand dividing or handling sections, which extends metaphorically to refer to a "means" or "method" as a way to accomplish tasks through defined actions or steps.

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他的手段很高明。

Tā de shǒuduàn hěn gāomíng.

His methods are very clever.

商人经常使用营销手段。

Shāngrén jīngcháng shǐyòng yíngxiāo shǒuduàn.

Businessmen often use marketing tactics.

为了达到目的，他采取了不正当手段。

Wèile dádào mùdì, tā cǎiqǔle bù zhèngdàng shǒuduàn.

In order to achieve his goal, he adopted improper means.

政府正在研究遏制犯罪的新手段。

Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài yánjiū èzhì fànzuì de xīn shǒuduàn.

The government is researching new methods to curb crime.

在谈判中，灵活的外交手段往往能化解僵局。

Zài tánpàn zhōng, línghuó de wàijiāo shǒuduàn wǎngwǎng néng huàjiě jiāngjú.

In negotiations, flexible diplomatic tactics often can break deadlocks.

Word Definition - 手段

shǒu duàn method; way; means (of doing sth); skill; ability; trick; wile

Individual Character Details

手 shǒu
段 duàn, duàn