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手
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 手
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 手表 | shǒu biǎo | wristwatch |
| 手机 | shǒu jī | cell phone; mobile phone |
| 洗手间 | xǐ shǒu jiān | toilet; lavatory |
| 握手 | wò shǒu | to shake hands |
| 对手 | duì shǒu | opponent; rival |
| 手工 | shǒu gōng | handwork; manual |
| 手术 | shǒu shù | (surgical) operation; surgery |
| 手套 | shǒu tào | glove; mitten |
FAQ
How many strokes does 手 have?
手 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 手?
The pinyin for 手 is shǒu. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄡˇ.
What does 手 mean in Chinese?
手 means: hand; (formal) to hold. It appears in common words such as 手表、手机、洗手间.