When the formation data identifies 手 / 扌 / 龵 as semantic, the relevant character record states that role.
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手
Radical 64 of 214 · 4 strokes
Hand
shǒu · forms 手 / 扌 / 龵
Unicode uses 手 as a Kangxi radical category. Its reference meaning is hand. The relationship to an individual character may be semantic, historical, or primarily classificatory.
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Semantic–phonetic characters identify the component associated with historical pronunciation.
The primary dictionary radical is shown independently of any claim about modern meaning.
Character index
211 course characters
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打dǎto attack, to beat, to hit, to strikeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 丁 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 丁Phonetic componentrobust
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 丁
HSK words with 打24 words in this course
手shǒuhandDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of a hand with five fingers.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- Not available
HSK words with 手24 words in this course
报bàoto announce, to report; newspaper; payback, revengeDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Simplified form of 報. Pictograph of a kneeling person (卩) being forced by a hand (又) into shackles (㚔). Based on the original meaning "punish". The meaning later shifted to "revenge", "recompense", "report", and "announce".
- 扌Simplified formhand
- 卩Pictographic componentperson
- 又Pictographic component(hand); again
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 卩 + 又
HSK words with 报17 words in this course
找zhǎoto search for, to look for, to find; change (as in money)Details+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 戈 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 戈Phonetic componentdagger-axe
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 戈
HSK words with 找2 words in this course
才cáiability, talent, gift; just, onlyDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of a small plant starting to emerge from the ground. Based on the original meaning "to sprout". The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "talent".
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌
HSK words with 才5 words in this course
扫sǎoto clean, to sweep, to wipe away; to weed out; to wipe outDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Simplified form of 掃. Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 帚 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 彐Simplified formbroom
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 彐
HSK words with 扫1 word in this course
把bǎto grasp, to hold; to guard, to take; handleDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 巴 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 巴Phonetic componentto cling to
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 巴
HSK words with 把4 words in this course
护hùto defend, to guard, to protect; shelter; endorseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 户 represents the sound. Simplified form of 護.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 户Phonetic componentdoor
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 户
HSK words with 护10 words in this course
担dānto bear, to carry; burden, responsibilityDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 旦 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擔.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 旦Phonetic componentdawn; morning
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 旦
HSK words with 担5 words in this course
择zéto select, to chooseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 睪 represents the sound. The simplified character 择 was adapted from the cursive form of the traditional character 擇.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 睪Phonetic componentspy on
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌
HSK words with 择2 words in this course
拿náto bring, to grasp, to hold, to takeDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Depicts bringing the hands (手) together (合) to hold (拿) something.
- 合Semantic componenttogether; join
- 手Semantic componenthand
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 合 + 手
HSK words with 拿2 words in this course
换huànto change; to exchange, to swap, to tradeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Simplified form of 換. Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 奐 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 奂Phonetic componentexcellent
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 奂
HSK words with 换3 words in this course
接jiēto connect, to join; to receive, to meet, to answer the phoneDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 妾 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 妾Phonetic componentconcubine
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 妾
HSK words with 接12 words in this course
据jùto possess, to occupy; position; baseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 居 represents the sound. Simplified form of 據.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 居Phonetic componentto live, to reside; to dwell; to sit
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 居
HSK words with 据8 words in this course
掃sǎoto clean, to sweep, to wipe away; to weed out; to wipe outDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 帚 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 帚Phonetic componentbroom
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 帚
HSK words with 掃1 word in this course
換huànto change; to exchange, to swap, to tradeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 奐 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 奐Phonetic componentexcellent
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 奐
HSK words with 換3 words in this course
提títo hold in the hand; to lift, to raiseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 是 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 是Phonetic componentis; to be
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 是
HSK words with 提13 words in this course
搬bānto move, to remove, to shift, to transferDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 般 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 般Phonetic componentsort; kind; class
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 般
HSK words with 搬1 word in this course
擔dānto bear, to carry; burden, responsibilityDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 詹 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 詹Phonetic componentverbose; talk too much
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 詹
HSK words with 擔5 words in this course
據jùto possess, to occupy; position; baseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 豦 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 豦Phonetic componentwild boar; fight
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 豦
HSK words with 據8 words in this course
擇zéto select, to chooseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 睪 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 睪Phonetic componentspy on
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 睪
HSK words with 擇2 words in this course
扔rēngto throw, to hurl, to cast awayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 乃 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 乃Phonetic componentthus; so; be
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 乃
HSK words with 扔1 word in this course
扬yángto flutter, to wave; to hoist, to raise; to praiseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 揚.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 昜Phonetic componentopen; expand; bright; glorious
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 昜
HSK words with 扬4 words in this course
扮bàncostume, disguise; to dress upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 分Phonetic componentseparate; divide
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 分
HSK words with 扮2 words in this course
技jìability, talent; skill, techniqueDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 支 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 支Phonetic componentsupport; raise; sustain
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 支
HSK words with 技3 words in this course
批pīcomment, criticism; batch, lot; wholesaleDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 比 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 比Phonetic componentcompare
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 比
HSK words with 批5 words in this course
扰rǎoto poke, to disturb, to annoy, to agitateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 尤 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擾.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 尤Phonetic componentespecially; outstanding
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 尤
HSK words with 扰4 words in this course
折zhéto break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humbleDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Depicts a hand (扌) cutting something off with an axe (斤).
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 斤Semantic componentaxe
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 斤
HSK words with 折8 words in this course
拜bàito bow, to salute; to worship, to pay respectsDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Depicts two hands put (手) together as a sign of respect.
- 手Pictographic componenthand
- 手Pictographic componenthand
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 手
HSK words with 拜5 words in this course
抱bàoto embrace, to hold in one's arms; to enfoldDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 包 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 包Phonetic componentcover; wrap; hold
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 包
HSK words with 抱5 words in this course
抽chōuto draw out, to pull out; to sproutDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 由 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 由Phonetic componentcause; from; due to
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 由
HSK words with 抽3 words in this course
拒jùto defend, to ward off; to refuseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 巨 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 巨Phonetic componentlarge; huge
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 巨
HSK words with 拒1 word in this course
拉lāto pull, to drag; to seize, to hold; to lengthen; to play (a violin)Details+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 立 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 立Phonetic componentstand; establish
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 立
HSK words with 拉1 word in this course
抬táito carry, to lift, to raiseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 台 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 台Phonetic componentplatform; station; (simp.) table; counter
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 台
HSK words with 抬1 word in this course
招zhāoto summon; to recruit; to levyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 召 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 召Phonetic componentcall together; summon; convene
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 召
HSK words with 招5 words in this course
按ànto check, to control, to push, to restrainDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 安 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 安Phonetic componentsafe; calm; peaceful; content
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 安
HSK words with 按3 words in this course
持chíto hold, to support, to sustainDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 寺 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 寺Phonetic componenttemple
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 寺
HSK words with 持7 words in this course
挂guàto suspend, to put up, to hang; suspenseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 圭 represents the sound. Simplified form of 掛.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 圭Phonetic componentjade tablet
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 圭
HSK words with 挂3 words in this course
拾shíto collect, to pick up, to tidy up; ten (bankers' anti-fraud numeral)Details+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 合 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 合Phonetic componenttogether; join
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 合
HSK words with 拾2 words in this course
指zhǐfinger, toe; to point, to indicateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 旨 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 旨Phonetic componentdelicious; decree
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 旨
HSK words with 指13 words in this course
挺tǐngto straighten, to stand upright; rigid, stiffDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 廷Phonetic componentpalace courtyard
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 廷
HSK words with 挺2 words in this course
掉diàoto drop, to fall, to removeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 卓 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 卓Phonetic componentoutstanding
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 卓
HSK words with 掉1 word in this course
掛guàto suspend, to put up, to hang; suspenseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 卦 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 卦Phonetic componentdivination, fortune-telling
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 卦
HSK words with 掛3 words in this course
排páirow, rank, file; to eliminate, to removeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 非Phonetic componentnot
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 非
HSK words with 排7 words in this course
授shòuto award, to confer, to instruct, to teachDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 受 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 受Phonetic componentreceive; accept
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 受
HSK words with 授3 words in this course
推tuīto push; to expel; to drive; to declineDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 隹Phonetic componentbird
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 隹
HSK words with 推10 words in this course
揚yángto flutter, to wave; to hoist, to raise; to praiseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 昜Phonetic componentopen; expand; bright; glorious
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 昜
HSK words with 揚4 words in this course
播bōto sow seeds, to scatter; to broadcast, to spreadDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 番 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 番Phonetic componentforeign; [measure word]
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 番
HSK words with 播5 words in this course
擦cāto clean, to erase, to polish; a brushDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 察 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 察Phonetic componentexamine; observe
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 察
HSK words with 擦2 words in this course
擾rǎoto poke, to disturb, to annoy, to agitateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 憂 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 憂Phonetic componentsad, grieving; melancholy, grief
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 憂
HSK words with 擾4 words in this course
扩kuòto expand, to stretch, to magnifyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 广 represents the meaning and 扌 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擴.
- 广Semantic componentroof; (simp.) wide
- 扌Phonetic componenthand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 广
HSK words with 扩4 words in this course
托tuōto raise, to support; to entrust, to rely onDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 乇 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 乇Phonetic componentblade of grass
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 乇
HSK words with 托7 words in this course
执zhíto execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detainDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Simplified form of 執. Pictograph of a person with hands (丮) bound by shackles (㚔).
- 扌Simplified formhand
- 丮Pictographic componentcatch
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 丸
HSK words with 执4 words in this course
抄chāocopy, plagiarism; to confiscate, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 少 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 少Phonetic componentless; few
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 少
HSK words with 抄1 word in this course
承chéngto undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritanceDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Pictograph of two hands carrying a person.
- ◎Pictographic componentcharacterless component
- 廾Pictographic componenttwo hands
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 了 + 三
HSK words with 承7 words in this course
抖dǒuto tremble, to shake, to rouseDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 斗 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 斗Phonetic componentdipper; ladle; unit of dry measure; (simp.) fight, struggle
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 斗
HSK words with 抖2 words in this course
扶fúto support, to protect, to helpDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 夫 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 夫Phonetic componentman; husband
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 夫
HSK words with 扶1 word in this course
抢qiǎngurgent, rushed; to rob, to plunderDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 仓 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搶.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 仓Phonetic componentgranary; barn; storehouse
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 仓
HSK words with 抢3 words in this course
投tóuto pitch, to throw; to bid, to investDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 殳 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 殳Phonetic componentspear
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 殳
HSK words with 投7 words in this course
抓zhuāto clutch, to grab, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 瓜 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 瓜Phonetic componentmelon; gourd; squash
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 爪
HSK words with 抓2 words in this course
拆chāito break open, to split up, to tear apartDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 斥 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 斥Phonetic componentblame; reprimand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 斥
HSK words with 拆1 word in this course
拐guǎito kidnap, to abduct; to turn; crutchDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To take another 另 by force 扌
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 另
HSK words with 拐2 words in this course
拦lánto block, to hinder, to obstructDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 兰 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攔.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 兰Phonetic componentorchid; elegant, graceful
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 兰
HSK words with 拦2 words in this course
拍pāito clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythmDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 白 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 白Phonetic componentwhite
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 白
HSK words with 拍1 word in this course
披pīto wear; to split, to crackDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To put on 扌 fur 皮; 皮 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 皮
HSK words with 披1 word in this course
押yāto arrest, to detain; to deposit, to pledge; mortgageDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 甲 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 甲Phonetic componentfirst heavenly stem
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 甲
HSK words with 押1 word in this course
拥yōngto have, to hold; to embrace, to hug; to flock, to throngDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 用 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擁.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 用Phonetic componentuse
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 用
HSK words with 拥4 words in this course
挡dǎngto block, to obstruct; to get in the way; cover, guardDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A hand 扌 raised at the right time 当; 当 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 当
HSK words with 挡2 words in this course
挥huīto direct; to squander; to wave; to wipe awayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Simplified form of 揮. Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 軍 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 军Phonetic componentarmy; military
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 军
HSK words with 挥4 words in this course
挤jǐto squeeze, to push against; crowdedDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 齐 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擠.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 齐Phonetic componenteven; uniform; neat
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 齐
HSK words with 挤1 word in this course
括kuòto embrace, to enclose, to includeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 舌 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 舌Phonetic componenttongue
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 舌
HSK words with 括2 words in this course
拼pīnto link, to join together; to incorporateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 并 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 并Phonetic componentalso; furthermore; simultaneously, join
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 并
HSK words with 拼3 words in this course
拳quánfist; various forms of boxingDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 手 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 龹 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 龹 + 手
HSK words with 拳2 words in this course
挑tiāoto select, to choose; picky, choosy; a loadDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 兆 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 兆Phonetic componentomen; foretell
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 兆
HSK words with 挑4 words in this course
挣zhēngto struggle, to strive, to endeavorDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To fight 争 by hand 扌; 争 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 争
HSK words with 挣2 words in this course
捡jiǎnto pick up, to gather, to collectDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 佥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撿.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 佥Phonetic componentall
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 佥
HSK words with 捡1 word in this course
捐juānto give, to donate; to give up, to renounceDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 肙 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 肙
HSK words with 捐1 word in this course
损sǔnto damage, to harmDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 员 represents the sound. Simplified form of 損.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 员Phonetic componentperson; employee; member
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 员
HSK words with 损3 words in this course
振zhènto arouse, to excite; to rouse, to shakeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 辰 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 辰Phonetic component(farming tool); 5th earthly branch
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 辰
HSK words with 振3 words in this course
採cǎito collect, to gather; to pick, to pluckDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 采 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 采Phonetic componentpick; pluck; gather; color
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 采
措cuòto arrange; to execute on; to manageDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 昔 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 昔Phonetic componentformer times; ancient
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 昔
HSK words with 措1 word in this course
控kòngto accuse, to charge; to control; to sueDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 空 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 空Phonetic componentempty; air; sky; space
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 空
HSK words with 控2 words in this course
捨shěhouse, dwelling; to reside, to dwell; to abandon, to give upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 舍 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 舍Phonetic componentresidence; give up; abandon
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 舍
HSK words with 捨2 words in this course
掌zhǎngin charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the footDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 手 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.
- 手Semantic componenthand
- 尚Phonetic componentvalue; esteem
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 尚 + 手
HSK words with 掌2 words in this course
掙zhēngto struggle, to strive, to endeavorDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To fight 爭 by hand 扌; 爭 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 爭
HSK words with 掙2 words in this course
插chāto insert, to stick in; to pierce; to plantDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 臿 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 臿Phonetic componentseparate grain from husk
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 臿
HSK words with 插2 words in this course
揮huīto direct; to squander; to wave; to wipe awayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 軍 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 軍Phonetic componentarmy; military
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 軍
HSK words with 揮4 words in this course
描miáoto copy, to depict, to sketch, to traceDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 苗 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 苗Phonetic componentsprout
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 苗
HSK words with 描2 words in this course
搜sōuto seek, to search, to investigateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 叟 represents the sound. Originally written as 叟.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 叟Phonetic componentsearch
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 叟
HSK words with 搜1 word in this course
握wòto grasp, to hold, to take by the handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 屋 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 屋Phonetic componenthouse; room
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 屋
HSK words with 握3 words in this course
摆bǎito arrange, to display; pendulum, swingDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 罢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擺.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 罢Phonetic componentstop; cease; dismiss
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 罢
HSK words with 摆3 words in this course
搞gǎoto do, to fix, to make, to settleDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 高 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 高Phonetic componenttall
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 高
HSK words with 搞1 word in this course
搶qiǎngurgent, rushed; to rob, to plunderDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 倉 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 倉Phonetic componentgranary; barn; storehouse
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 倉
HSK words with 搶3 words in this course
摄shèto absorb, to take in; to photograph; to act on behalf ofDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 聂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攝.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 聂Phonetic componentwhisper
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 聂
HSK words with 摄2 words in this course
損sǔnto damage, to harmDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 員 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 員Phonetic componentperson; employee; member
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 員
HSK words with 損3 words in this course
搖yáoto rock, to shake; to swing, to waveDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 䍃 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 䍃Phonetic componentvase; pitcher
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 䍃
HSK words with 搖3 words in this course
摇yáoto rock, to shake; to swing, to waveDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 䍃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搖.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 䍃Phonetic componentvase; pitcher
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 䍃
HSK words with 摇3 words in this course
摸mōto caress, to stroke, to gently touchDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 莫Phonetic componentnone; do not
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 莫
HSK words with 摸3 words in this course
摩móto scour, to rub, to grind; frictionDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 手 represents the meaning and 麻 represents the sound.
- 手Semantic componenthand
- 麻Phonetic componenthemp; flax; sesame
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 麻 + 手
HSK words with 摩3 words in this course
摔shuāito fall, to stumble, to tripDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 率 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 率Phonetic componentfrequency; lead; command
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 率
HSK words with 摔1 word in this course
摘zhāito pick, to pluck, to select, to takeDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To pick 扌 a fruit off a branch 啇
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 啇
HSK words with 摘2 words in this course
撕sīto rip, to tear; to buy clothDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 斯 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 斯Phonetic componenttear; cut apart
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 斯
HSK words with 撕1 word in this course
撞zhuàngto bump into, to collide, to hit, to knock againstDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 童 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 童Phonetic componentchild
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 童
HSK words with 撞1 word in this course
操cāoto conduct, to manage, to runDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 喿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撡.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 喿Phonetic componentchirping of birds
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 喿
HSK words with 操6 words in this course
擋dǎngto block, to obstruct; to get in the way; cover, guardDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A hand 扌 raised at the right time 當; 當 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 當
HSK words with 擋2 words in this course
擊jīto strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fightDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Depicts a hand (手) hitting something with a spear (殳).
- ◎Role unclearcharacterless component
- 殳Pictographic componentspear
- 手Pictographic componenthand
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 毄 + 手
HSK words with 擊5 words in this course
撿jiǎnto pick up, to gather, to collectDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 僉 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 僉Phonetic componentall
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 僉
HSK words with 撿1 word in this course
擁yōngto have, to hold; to embrace, to hug; to flock, to throngDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 雍 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 雍
HSK words with 擁4 words in this course
擠jǐto squeeze, to push against; crowdedDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 齊 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 齊Phonetic componenteven; uniform; neat
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 齊
HSK words with 擠1 word in this course
擺bǎito arrange, to display; pendulum, swingDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 罷 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 罷Phonetic componentstop; cease; dismiss
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 罷
HSK words with 擺3 words in this course
擴kuòto expand, to stretch, to magnifyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 廣 represents the meaning and 扌 represents the sound.
- 廣Semantic componentwide; broad
- 扌Phonetic componenthand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 廣
HSK words with 擴4 words in this course
攔lánto block, to hinder, to obstructDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 闌 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 闌Phonetic componentscreen door, railing, fence
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 闌
HSK words with 攔2 words in this course
攝shèto absorb, to take in; to photograph; to act on behalf ofDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 聶 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 聶Phonetic componentwhisper
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 聶
HSK words with 攝2 words in this course
扎zhāto bind, to wrap; to pierce; to stopDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A hand 扌 tying a bundle with string 乚
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 乚
HSK words with 扎4 words in this course
扒bāto scratch, to dig up; to crouch, to crawlDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 八 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 八Phonetic componenteight; (separate)
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 八
HSK words with 扒1 word in this course
扑pūto attack, to beat, to hit, to strikeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 卜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撲.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 卜Phonetic componentto divine
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 卜
HSK words with 扑1 word in this course
扛kángto lift; to carry on one's shouldersDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: Labor 工 done by hand 扌; 工 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 工
HSK words with 扛1 word in this course
扣kòuto detain; to knock, to tap; buttonDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 口 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釦.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 口Phonetic componentmouth
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 口
HSK words with 扣2 words in this course
扯chěto rip, to tear; to haul; casual talkDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 止 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撦.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 止Phonetic component(foot); stop
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 止
HSK words with 扯1 word in this course
抚fǔto pat, to console; to stroke, to caressDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 无 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撫.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 无Phonetic componentnot have; none
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 无
HSK words with 抚2 words in this course
抗kàngto defy, to fight, to resistDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 亢 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 亢Phonetic componenthigh; firm; overbearing
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 亢
HSK words with 抗4 words in this course
扭niǔto turn, to twist, to wrench; to grasp, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 丑 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 丑Phonetic componentclown; 2nd earthly branch; (simp.) ugly
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 丑
HSK words with 扭2 words in this course
抛pāoto abandon, to throw away; to fling, to tossDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: hand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 九 + 力
HSK words with 抛1 word in this course
抒shūto express; to pour outDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 予 represents the meaning and 扌 represents the sound.
- 予Semantic componentgive; I
- 扌Phonetic componenthand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 予
HSK words with 抒1 word in this course
抑yìto curb, to hinder; to keep down, to repressDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 印 represents the sound. Originally written as 印 or 色.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 印Phonetic componentprint; stamp; engrave
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 卬
HSK words with 抑1 word in this course
拔báto uproot, to pull out; to select, to promoteDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 犮 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 犮
拌bànto mixDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 半 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 半Phonetic componenthalf
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 半
HSK words with 拌1 word in this course
拨bōto stir, to move, to distribute, to allocateDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To dispatch 发 goods by hand 扌
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 发
HSK words with 拨2 words in this course
抵dǐto resist; to arrive; mortgageDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 氐 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 氐Phonetic componentlow; base; root
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 氐
HSK words with 抵3 words in this course
拣jiǎnto choose, to select; to gather, to pick upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 柬 represents the sound. Simplified form of 揀.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 柬Phonetic componentletter; card
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 柬
HSK words with 拣1 word in this course
拘jūto detain, to restrain, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 句 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 句Phonetic componentsentence; phrase; hook
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 句
HSK words with 拘2 words in this course
拢lǒngto collect, to bring togetherDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攏.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 龙Phonetic componentdragon
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 龙
HSK words with 拢1 word in this course
抹mǒto apply; to erase, to smear, to wipe offDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 末 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 末Phonetic componentend; tip; final
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 末
HSK words with 抹2 words in this course
拟nǐto draft, to plan; to intendDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 以 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擬.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 以Phonetic componentuse; by means of
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 以
HSK words with 拟1 word in this course
拧níngscrew, wrench; to pinch, to twist, to wringDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 宁 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擰.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 宁Phonetic componentpeaceful; prefer
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 宁
HSK words with 拧1 word in this course
拋pāoto abandon, to throw away; to fling, to tossDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: hand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 尢 + 力
HSK words with 拋1 word in this course
拓tàto develop, to expand, to open upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 石 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 石Phonetic componentstone; rock
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 石
HSK words with 拓1 word in this course
拖tuōto drag, to haul, to tow; to delayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: hand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 亻 + 也
HSK words with 拖1 word in this course
拄zhǔpost; to lean on; to prod, to ridiculeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 主 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 主Phonetic componentowner; master; main
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 主
HSK words with 拄1 word in this course
拙zhuōawkward, clumsy; dull, stupidDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 出 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 出Phonetic componentgo out; exit
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 出
HSK words with 拙1 word in this course
挎kuàto carryDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 夸 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 夸
HSK words with 挎1 word in this course
挠náoto yield; to scratch, to disturbDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 尧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撓.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 尧Phonetic componentEmperor Yao
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 尧
HSK words with 挠1 word in this course
挖wāto dig, to excavateDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To dig out 扌 a hollow 穵; 穵 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 穵
HSK words with 挖1 word in this course
挚zhìsincere, warm, cordial; surnameDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To shake 执 hands 手; 执 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 执 + 手
HSK words with 挚2 words in this course
拽zhuāito drag, to tow; to throw; to twistDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To pull 曳 by hand 扌; 曳 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 曳
HSK words with 拽1 word in this course
挨āiclose by, near, next to, towards, against; to lean on; to waitDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 矣 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 矣
HSK words with 挨1 word in this course
捕bǔto arrest, to catch, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 甫 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 甫Phonetic componentbarely; just now
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 甫
HSK words with 捕2 words in this course
挫cuòto check, to obstruct, to push downDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 坐 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 坐Phonetic componentsit
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 坐
HSK words with 挫1 word in this course
捣dǎoto thresh, to pound; to stir, to disturb; to attackDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 岛 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搗.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 岛Phonetic componentisland
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 岛
HSK words with 捣1 word in this course
捍hànto defend, to guard; to ward offDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 旱 represents the sound. Simplified form of 扞.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 旱Phonetic componentdrought; dry land
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 旱
HSK words with 捍1 word in this course
捆kǔnto bind, to tie, to truss up; a bundleDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 困 represents the sound. Simplified form of 綑.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 困Phonetic componenttrap; surround
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 困
HSK words with 捆1 word in this course
捞lāoto dredge up; to fish for; to scoop out of the waterDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 劳 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撈.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 劳Phonetic componenttoil; labor
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 劳
HSK words with 捞1 word in this course
捏niēto knead, to mold, to pinchDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 圼 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 圼
HSK words with 捏1 word in this course
挪nuóto shift, to moveDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 那 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 那Phonetic componentthat
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 那
HSK words with 挪1 word in this course
捎shāoto carry, to take; to selectDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 肖 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 肖Phonetic componentresemble; similar
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 肖
HSK words with 捎1 word in this course
挽wǎnto pull, to lead; to pull back, to draw a bowDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 免 represents the sound. Simplified form of 輓.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 免Phonetic componentexempt; avoid
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 免
HSK words with 挽2 words in this course
捉zhuōto clutch, to grasp, to seizeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 足 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 足Phonetic componentfoot; leg
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 足
HSK words with 捉1 word in this course
掰bāito rip, to tearDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To tear something 分 with both hands 手
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 手 + 分
HSK words with 掰1 word in this course
捷jiénimble, quick; triumph, victoryDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 疌 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 疌
HSK words with 捷1 word in this course
掘juéto dig, to excavateDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 屈 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 屈Phonetic componentto bend, to flex; bent, crooked, crouched
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 屈
HSK words with 掘1 word in this course
掠lüèto pillage, to ransackDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 京 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 京Phonetic component(high place); capital city
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 京
HSK words with 掠1 word in this course
捧pěngto hold or offer with both handsDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: An offering 奉 made with two hands 扌; 奉 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 奉
HSK words with 捧2 words in this course
掐qiāto hold, to choke; to gather in one handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 臽 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 臽
HSK words with 掐1 word in this course
探tànto find, to locate; to grope for, to search forDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 罙 represents the sound. Originally written as 罙. The 扌 (hand) component was added later.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 罙Phonetic componentexplore; search out
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 木
HSK words with 探6 words in this course
掏tāoto take out; to pull out; to clean outDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 匋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搯.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 匋Phonetic componentpottery
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 匋
HSK words with 掏1 word in this course
掀xiānto stir up; to turn overDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 欣 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 欣Phonetic componentdelighted, happy, joyous
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 欣
HSK words with 掀1 word in this course
掩yǎnto cover up (with a hand); to ambush, to conceal; to shutDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 奄 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 奄Phonetic componentsudden; abrupt; surround; cover
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 奄
HSK words with 掩3 words in this course
掷zhìto throw, to hurl, to fling, to castDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 郑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擲.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 郑Phonetic componentsurname Zheng
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 郑
HSK words with 掷1 word in this course
搀chānto mix; to support, to sustain, to lend a handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: hand
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 免 + ⺀
HSK words with 搀1 word in this course
搁gēto place, to lay down; to delayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 阁 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擱.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 阁Phonetic componentcabinet, chamber, pavilion
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 阁
HSK words with 搁1 word in this course
揀jiǎnto choose, to select; to gather, to pick upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 柬 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 柬Phonetic componentletter; card
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 柬
HSK words with 揀1 word in this course
搅jiǎoto annoy, to disturb, to stir upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 觉 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攪.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 觉Phonetic componentthink; perceive; sleep
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 觉
HSK words with 搅1 word in this course
揭jiēto lift off a cover; to reveal, to divulge; surnameDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 曷 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 曷Phonetic componentwhy; how; what
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 曷
HSK words with 揭1 word in this course
搂lǒuto embrace, to hug; to drag, to pullDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 摟.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 娄Phonetic componentLou (surname)
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 娄
HSK words with 搂1 word in this course
揉róuto massage, to knead; to crush by handDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A gentle 柔 hand 扌; 柔 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 柔
HSK words with 揉1 word in this course
援yuánto assist; to lead; to quote, to citeDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To lead 爰 by hand 扌; 爰 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 爰
HSK words with 援1 word in this course
揍zòuto hit, to beat; to smash, to breakDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 奏 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 奏
HSK words with 揍1 word in this course
搏bócombat; to fight; to strikeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 尃 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 尃Phonetic componentstate; announce
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 尃
HSK words with 搏3 words in this course
搓cuōto rub or roll between the handsDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 差 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 差Phonetic componentdifference; mistake; fall short
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 差
HSK words with 搓1 word in this course
搭dāto attach, to build, to joinDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 荅 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 荅Phonetic componentanswer; agree
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 荅
HSK words with 搭3 words in this course
搗dǎoto thresh, to pound; to stir, to disturb; to attackDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 島 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 島Phonetic componentisland
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 島
HSK words with 搗1 word in this course
摊tānto spread out, to open, to allot; a merchant's standDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 难 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攤.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 难Phonetic componentdifficult
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 难
HSK words with 摊1 word in this course
携xiéto carry, to lead, to take by the handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 隽 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 隽
HSK words with 携1 word in this course
摧cuīto destroy, to wreckDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 崔 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 崔
HSK words with 摧1 word in this course
摟lǒuto embrace, to hug; to drag, to pullDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 婁 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 婁Phonetic componentLou (surname)
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 婁
HSK words with 摟1 word in this course
撇piēto abandon, to discardDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 敝 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 敝Phonetic componentruined; shabby
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 敝
HSK words with 撇1 word in this course
摯zhìsincere, warm, cordial; surnameDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To shake 執 hands 手; 執 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 執 + 手
HSK words with 摯2 words in this course
撥bōto stir, to move, to distribute, to allocateDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To dispatch 發 goods by hand 扌
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 發
HSK words with 撥2 words in this course
撤chèto omit; to remove; to withdrawDetails+
dictionary category
Dictionary relationship: Unicode indexes this character under 手 “hand.” The modern meaning connection may be indirect or historical.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 育 + 攵
HSK words with 撤2 words in this course
撐chēngto support, to prop up, to brace; overflowingDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 牚 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 牚
HSK words with 撐1 word in this course
撑chēngto support, to prop up, to brace; overflowingDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 掌 represents the sound. Simplified form of 撐.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 掌Phonetic componentin charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 掌
HSK words with 撑1 word in this course
撫fǔto pat, to console; to stroke, to caressDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 無 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 無Phonetic componentnot have; none
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 無
HSK words with 撫2 words in this course
撈lāoto dredge up; to fish for; to scoop out of the waterDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 勞 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 勞Phonetic componenttoil; labor
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 勞
HSK words with 撈1 word in this course
撓náoto yield; to scratch, to disturbDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 堯 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 堯Phonetic componentEmperor Yao
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 堯
HSK words with 撓1 word in this course
撲pūto attack, to beat, to hit, to strikeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 菐 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 菐
HSK words with 撲1 word in this course
撒sāto disperse, to let go, to relaxDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 散 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 散Phonetic componentscatter; break apart
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 散
HSK words with 撒1 word in this course
撼hànto incite, to move, to shakeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 感 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 感Phonetic componentfeel; touch; emotion
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 感
HSK words with 撼1 word in this course
擎qíngto lift; to support, to hold upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 手 represents the meaning and 敬 represents the sound.
- 手Semantic componenthand
- 敬Phonetic componentrespect; venerate
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 敬 + 手
HSK words with 擎1 word in this course
擅shànto claim, to monopolize; arbitraryDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 亶 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 亶
HSK words with 擅2 words in this course
擱gēto place, to lay down; to delayDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 閣 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 閣Phonetic componentcabinet, chamber, pavilion
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 閣
HSK words with 擱1 word in this course
擬nǐto draft, to plan; to intendDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 疑 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 疑Phonetic componentdoubt; suspect
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 疑
HSK words with 擬1 word in this course
擰níngscrew, wrench; to pinch, to twist, to wringDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 寧 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 寧Phonetic componentpeaceful; prefer
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 寧
HSK words with 擰1 word in this course
攀pānto climb, to hang on, to pull upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 手 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 樊 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 手 hand
- Visual structure
- 樊 + 手
HSK words with 攀1 word in this course
擲zhìto throw, to hurl, to fling, to castDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 鄭 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 鄭Phonetic componentsurname Zheng
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 鄭
HSK words with 擲1 word in this course
攏lǒngto collect, to bring togetherDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 龍 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 龍Phonetic componentdragon
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 龍
HSK words with 攏1 word in this course
攒zǎnto save, to hoardDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 赞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攢.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 赞Phonetic componentpatronize; support; praise
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 赞
HSK words with 攒1 word in this course
攙chānto mix; to support, to sustain, to lend a handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 毚 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 毚
HSK words with 攙1 word in this course
攜xiéto carry, to lead, to take by the handDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: 扌 contributes the broad semantic category “hand”; 巂 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 巂
HSK words with 攜1 word in this course
攤tānto spread out, to open, to allot; a merchant's standDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 難 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 難Phonetic componentdifficult
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 難
HSK words with 攤1 word in this course
攢zǎnto save, to hoardDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 贊 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 贊Phonetic componentpatronize; support; praise
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 贊
HSK words with 攢1 word in this course
攪jiǎoto annoy, to disturb, to stir upDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 覺 represents the sound.
- 扌Semantic componenthand
- 覺Phonetic componentthink; perceive; sleep
- Category radical
- 扌 hand
- Visual structure
- 扌 + 覺
HSK words with 攪1 word in this course
Classification: Unicode 17.0 kRSUnicode. Structure: Make Me a Hanzi. Formation: Dong Chinese Lexicon where available, with a documented Make Me a Hanzi fallback. Method and licenses.