Chinese
shǒujiǎo
Meaning: hands and feet; limbs; movement; trick
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手腳
手
腳
手脚
手
脚

Example sentences

He is very quick and agile in his movements and finished the work very soon.
他手腳利索,很快就把屋子收拾好了。
他手脚利索,很快就把屋子收拾好了。
He is quick with his hands and feet and soon tidied up the room.
他年紀雖然大了,但手腳依然很靈便。
他年纪虽然大了,但手脚依然很灵便。
Although he is old, he is still quite nimble.

Usage Notes

Literally hands and feet. Also refers to one's movements or underhanded tricks.

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