手指

shǒu zhǐ

CL 个 gè 根 gēn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. finger

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 脚趾 jiǎo zhǐ 脚趾 jiǎo zhǐ toe 手指对应脚趾: toe

Related words

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• 拇指 mǔ zhǐ 拇指 mǔ zhǐ thumb 手指的一种，指大拇指: thumb
• 食指 shí zhǐ 食指 shí zhǐ index finger 手指的一种，指食指: index finger
• 指甲 zhǐ jia 指甲 zhǐ jia fingernail 手指上的指甲: fingernail

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配：用手指 (yòng shǒuzhǐ) – to use one's fingers; 手指受伤 (shǒuzhǐ shòushāng) – finger injury.

Common mistakes

手指 is specifically for fingers; use 手 (shǒu) for the whole hand.

Example Sentences

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他的 手指 在流血。

His finger is bleeding.

我的 手指 受伤了。

My finger is injured.

天气太冷，他的 手指 都僵硬了。

It was so cold that his fingers became stiff.

天气太冷，我的 手指 都冻僵了。

The weather is so cold that my fingers are frozen stiff.

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Words Containing 手指

• USB手指 USB手指 u s b shǒu zhǐ: USB flash drive
• 手指头 手指头 shǒu zhǐ tou: fingertip

Child Words of 手指

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 指 指 zhǐ: finger