手势

shǒu shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. gesture
2. sign
3. signal

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

动作

dòng zuò

movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[gè])

手势是一种身体动作

暗号

àn hào

secret signal (sign)

秘密的手势

Synonyms

1 item

信号

xìn hào

signal

用作交流信号时

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配：做手势 (make a gesture)，比手势 (gesture with hands)。

Common mistakes

‘手势’ refers to hand gestures, not facial expressions or body language in general.

Example Sentences

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他做了一个简单的手势，我们都明白了。

He made a simple gesture, and we all understood.

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Child Words of 手势

hand

power

手势