手势

shǒu shì

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. gesture
2. sign
3. signal

Word relationships

Related words

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• 动作 dòng zuò 动作 dòng zuò movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[gè]) 手势是一种身体动作: movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[gè])
• 暗号 àn hào 暗号 àn hào secret signal (sign) 秘密的手势: secret signal (sign)

Synonyms

1 item

• 信号 xìn hào 信号 xìn hào signal 用作交流信号时: signal

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

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 势 势 shì: power