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As a radical, 扌 appears in many characters, so it's essential to recognize it in context. It is used frequently in both formal and informal settings, especially in verbs. Be mindful of tonal pronunciation; the character itself is pronounced shǒu (third tone), and mistakes can lead to confusion with similar sounding words.
While 扌 is not an HSK level word itself, it is crucial for understanding characters at HSK levels 1-3 that involve hand-related actions, such as 打 (dǎ, to hit) and 拿 (ná, to take). Students should focus on how this radical transforms the meaning of other characters.
Learners often overlook 扌 as a radical and may confuse it with 手 (shǒu) when trying to remember vocabulary. For example, saying '手打' instead of '打' to mean 'to hit' can lead to redundancy.
Pronunciation of 扌
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Etymology of 扌
扌 is a component form of 手.
A hand with the fingers splayed; compare 手
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扌 is a component form of 手.
- 1The giveawayA hand with the fingers splayed; compare 手
- 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
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How to say hand in Chinese
“hand” in Chinese is扌
The character 扌 (shǒu) is a variant of the character 手, which means 'hand'. It is often used as a radical in other characters related to actions performed by the hand, emphasizing the manual aspect of those actions. You will commonly see it in verbs and nouns that describe activities involving the hands.
When to use 扌
As a radical, 扌 appears in many characters, so it's essential to recognize it in context. It is used frequently in both formal and informal settings, especially in verbs. Be mindful of tonal pronunciation; the character itself is pronounced shǒu (third tone), and mistakes can lead to confusion with similar sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often overlook 扌 as a radical and may confuse it with 手 (shǒu) when trying to remember vocabulary. For example, saying '手打' instead of '打' to mean 'to hit' can lead to redundancy.
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It is a radical that means 'hand' and is used in various characters associated with actions performed by the hands.
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