Chinese

shǒuduàn
Meaning: means; method; strategy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手
段

Example sentences

The government adopted tough measures to control inflation.
發展再生能源是應對氣候變遷的重要手段。
发展再生能源是应对气候变迁的重要手段。
Developing renewable energy is an important means of addressing climate change.
他們通過和平手段實現了政權的交接。
他们通过和平手段实现了政权的交接。
They achieved the handover of political power through peaceful means.
擴大內需是拉動經濟成長的重要手段。
扩大内需是拉动经济成长的重要手段。
Expanding domestic demand is an important means of driving economic growth.
殺手的手段非常殘忍。
杀手的手段非常残忍。
The killer's methods were very cruel.

Usage Notes

A method or action used to achieve a result.

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