伸手

shēn shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to reach out with one's hand
2. (fig.) to beg
3. to get involved
4. to meddle

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 求助 qiú zhù 求助 qiú zhù to request help When meaning 'to beg or ask for help': to request help
• 插手 chā shǒu 插手 chā shǒu to get involved in When meaning 'to meddle or get involved': to get involved in

Usage notes

Collocations

伸手 is commonly used in the fixed phrase 伸手不见五指 to describe complete darkness.

Formality

When meaning 'to beg', 伸手 is informal and may carry a negative tone of freeloading.

Example Sentences

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他 伸手 拦了一辆出租车。

He stretched out his hand and hailed a taxi.

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Words Containing 伸手

• 伸手不见五指 伸手不见五指 shēn shǒu bù jiàn wǔ zhǐ: pitch-dark (idiom)
• 伸手派 伸手派 shēn shǒu pài: freeloader; moocher; sponger
• 伸手牌 伸手牌 shēn shǒu pái: freeloader; moocher; sponger

Child Words of 伸手

• 伸 伸 shēn: to stretch
• 手 手 shǒu: hand