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手shǒu

hand

A complete basic character for hand.

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single whole character · 手

hand

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手shǒu

hand

A complete basic character for hand.

Later, 手 often gives a hand/action clue.

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  • hand
  • 手机shǒujīmobile phone

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手shǒu

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