手腕

shǒu wàn

CL 个 gè 只 zhǐ 双 shuāng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 脚腕 jiǎo wàn 脚腕 jiǎo wàn ankle ankle, counterpart body part: ankle

Register variants

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• 手腕子 shǒu wàn zi 手腕子 shǒu wàn zi wrist colloquial term for wrist: wrist

Related words

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• 手段 shǒu duàn 手段 shǒu duàn method both can mean 'trickery' or 'skill' in dealing with people: method

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 外交手腕 wài jiāo shǒu wàn: diplomatic
• 手腕子 手腕子 shǒu wàn zi: wrist
• 手腕式 手腕式 shǒu wàn shì: wrist- (watch, compass)
• 掰手腕 掰手腕 bāi shǒu wàn: arm wrestling
• 玩手腕 玩手腕 wán shǒu wàn: to play tricks
• 耍手腕 耍手腕 shuǎ shǒu wàn: to play tricks

Child Words of 手腕

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 腕 腕 wàn: wrist