Hanzi Sheets
How to write 举手 — "Raise Your Hand" in Chinese
举手 (jǔ shǒu) is how you say "raise your hand" in Chinese. Classroom rule number one — lift your hand before you speak. Below is each character with its pinyin and meaning, plus a free tracing worksheet you can print in seconds.
举手 character by character
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning in this phrase |
|---|---|---|
| 举 | jǔ | to lift; to raise |
| 手 | shǒu | hand |
| 举手 | jǔ shǒu | raise your hand |
Using 举手
举 is “to lift” and 手 is “hand” — 举手 is “raise your hand”. It is classroom rule number one: 先举手，再说话 (“first raise your hand, then speak”). Teachers ask 谁知道？请举手 (“who knows? hands up”) and a forest of hands answers.
In Traditional Chinese it is 舉手; only 举 changes, to 舉. The 手 radical (扌) hiding inside 举 is a nice character detail for kids — lifting is something a hand does. At home the same word settles votes: 想吃冰淇淋的举手！ (“hands up if you want ice cream!”).
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FAQ
How do teachers use 举手 in class?
To manage turns: 请举手 (hands up, please) before answering, and 举手的同学先回答 (those with hands up answer first). Kids also hear 放下手 (hands down).
Can 举手 be used outside school?
Yes — for informal votes and volunteers anywhere: 谁要帮忙？举手！(“Who wants to help? Hands up!”).
How is 举手 written in Traditional Chinese?
舉手 — only 举 changes, to 舉. 手 is the same in both scripts.