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手腕

shǒu wàn
个 gè 只 zhǐ 双 shuāng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. wrist
  2. 2. trickery
  3. 3. finesse
  4. 4. ability
  5. 5. skill

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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脚腕
jiǎo wàn

ankle

ankle, counterpart body part

Register variants

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手腕子
shǒu wàn zi

wrist

colloquial term for wrist

Related words

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手段
shǒu duàn

method

both can mean 'trickery' or 'skill' in dealing with people

Usage notes

Collocations

手腕 is commonly used in 耍手腕 (to play tricks) and 铁腕 (iron fist), indicating strategic skill or firm control.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 手腕 (wrist) with 手镯 (bracelet). Also, 手腕 can mean 'trickery', so context is key to avoid misunderstanding.

Example Sentences

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他很有 手腕 ，能说服任何人。
He has great skill in handling people and can persuade anyone.

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Words Containing 手腕

外交手腕
wài jiāo shǒu wàn

diplomatic

手腕子
shǒu wàn zi

wrist

手腕式
shǒu wàn shì

wrist- (watch, compass)

掰手腕
bāi shǒu wàn

arm wrestling

玩手腕
wán shǒu wàn

to play tricks

耍手腕
shuǎ shǒu wàn

to play tricks

Child Words of 手腕

手
shǒu

hand

腕
wàn

wrist