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  sau2   jyutping
  shou3   pinyin
[1] [n] hand
[2] [v] hold/have in one's hand
[3] [adj] handy, portable; handwritten
[4] [adv] personally
[5] [n] skill; skilled person
[6] [n] person engaging in a certain activity
[7] verb measure for skill or proficiency
[8] noun measure used in firsthand, secondhand, etc and also for smallest tradable unit (of stocks)

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detail  sau2 sam1  shou3 xin1 = palm of the hand
detail  sau2 se2  shou3 xie3 = hand written
detail  sau2 zoeng2  shou3 zhang3 = palm of the hand
detail  seoi2 sau2  shui3 shou3 = sailor, mariner
detail  jan4 sau2  ren2 shou3 = manpower
detail  gwok3 sau2   = Grand Master; national champion
detail  hung1 sau2  kong1 shou3 = empty-handed
detail  sau2 gan1  shou3 jin1 = hand towel; washcloth; handkerchief
detail  bong1 sau2  bang1 shou5 = to help; assistant
detail  sai2 sau2 gaan1  xi3 shou3 jian1 = washroom
detail  hung1 sau2 dou6  kong1 shou3 dao4 = karate
detail  ji6 sau2  er4 shou3 = second-hand; assistant, helper, sucessor
detail  sau2 tai4  shou3 ti2 = portable
detail  sau2 doi6*2   = handbag; purse
detail  zyu6 sau2   = to stop; to stay one's hand
detail  zaat3 sau2  zha1 shou3 = thorny, difficult to handle
detail  sau2 zi2 gung1   = thumb
detail  sau2 gaap3   = finger nail
detail  sau2 zi2  shou3 zhi3 = [1] finger [2][港] flash memory stick
detail  fan1 sau2   = to part company
detail  hung1 sau2  xiong1 shou3 = a murderer, killer, assassin
detail  sau2 zau6   = sleeves
detail  gou1 sau2   = expert
detail  go1 sau2  ge1 shou3 = singer
detail  sau2 gung1  shou3 gong1 = handwork; manual (not automatic)
detail  jau6 sau2  you4 shou3 = right hand
detail  zo2 sau2   = left hand
detail  zo2 jau6 sau2  zuo3 you4 shou3 = right-hand man
detail  ceot1 sau2   = to strike or hit out with a hand
detail  maat3 sau2 mou4 gan1  ma1 shou3 mao2 jin1 = hand towel; handtowel
detail  jung6 sau2   = manually
detail  fong3 sau2  fang4 shou3 = let go; let go one's hold
detail  fu4 sau2  fu2 shou3 = handrail
detail  sau2 bei3  shou3 bi4 = arm
detail  sau2 baan2  shou3 ban3 = palm (hand)
detail  faai3 sau2 faai3 goek3   = to do things quickly
detail  mei5 gwok3 sau2 jyu5  mei3 guo2 shou3 yu3 = American Sign Language (ASL)
detail  sau2 jyu5  shou3 yu3 = sign language
detail  sau2 bin1 ji4  shou3 bianr1 = at hand, on hand, (readily) available
detail  sau2 bin1  shou3 bian1 = at hand, on hand, (readily) available
detail  sau2 zuk1  shou3 zu2 = hands and feet; brothers
detail  paak3 sau2  pai1 shou3 = to clap one's hands; slapping hand
detail  sau2 doi6*2 dim3   = a handbag shop
detail  sau2 mong4 goek3 lyun6  shou3 mang2 jiao3 luan4 = thrown into confusion
detail  sau2 zi2  shou3 zhi3 = toilet paper; toilet tissue
detail  wui4 sau2  hui2 shou3 = hit back
detail  sau2 gung1 nai4   = modeling clay, modelling clay
detail 使  si2 jung6 sau2 caak3  shi3 yong4 shou3 ce4 = user's manual
detail  ngok6 sau2  yue4 shou3 = musician
detail  saang1 sau2  sheng1 shou3 = novice; beginner
detail  sau2 zuk6 fai3  shou3 xu4 fei4 = service fee; administration fee
detail  do1 sau2   = itchy-fingered
detail  sau2 tai4 din6 nou5  shou3 ti2 dian4 nao3 = [1] portable computer; laptop; notebook computer
detail  sau2 tai4 din6 waa6*2   = mobile telephone
detail  cat1 sau2 baat3 goek3  qi1 shou3 ba1 jiao3 = too many people doing something
detail  sau2 biu1  shou3 biao3 = wristwatch
detail  sau2 teoi1 ce1  shou3 tui1 che1 = trolley; push-cart; a hand cart; wheelbarrow
detail  gai1 sau2 aap3 goek3   = all fingers and thumbs
detail  ji6 sau2 fo3  er4 shou3 huo4 = second-hand goods
detail  sau2 mat6  shou3 wa4 = glove; mittens
detail  sau2 tou3  shou3 tao4 = gloves; mittens
detail  sau2 laai1 ce1  shou2 la1 che1 = cart
detail  geoi2 sau2   = to raise one's hand(s); "Hands up!" as a command
detail  juk1 sau2   = move one's hand; to take action; to attack; to fight
detail  sau2 caak3  shou3 ce4 = handbook
detail  sau2 seot6  shou3 shu4 = surgery
detail  sau2 din6 tung4*2  shou3 dian4 tong3 = flashlight; electric torch
detail  sau2 zaang1  shou3 zheng1 = elbow
detail  deoi3 sau2  dui4 shou3 = rival; peer
detail  ceoi4 sau2  sui2 shou3 = at one's convenience
detail  sau2 faat3  shou3 fa3 = skill; technique; trick
detail  sau2 gyun3  shou3 juan4 = handkerchief
detail  sau2 sai3  shou3 shi4 = [1] a hand signal, gesture, sign; [2] skillful at anything involving hands (cooking, massage, etc); [3] to be lucky
detail  sau2 lau4 daan6*2  shou3 liu2 dan4 = hand grenade
detail  san1 sau2  shen1 shou3 = to hold out a hand; to request for sth.
detail  sau2 coeng1  shou3 qiang1 = pistol
detail  sau2 dyun6  shou3 duan4 = method; means
detail  sau2 zuk6  shou3 xu4 = formalities; red tape; procedure
detail  sau2 wun2  shou3 wan4 = a wrist; skill; finesse
detail  sau2 ngai6  shou3 yi4 = skill; craft; workmanship
detail  sau2 biu2*1  shou3 biao3 = wristwatch
detail  sau2 din6  shou3 dian4 = flashlight; torch
detail  seon6 sau2  shun4 shou3 = handy; convenient; smoothly
detail  baa2 sau2  ba3 shou3 = handle; grip; knob
detail  jap6 sau2  ru4 shou3 = to start; to begin
detail  jat1 sau2  yi1 shou3 = skill; single-handedly; first-hand
detail  jau6 sau2 bin1   = right hand side
detail 便  jau6 sau2 bin6   = right hand side
detail  zo2 sau2 bin1   = left hand side
detail 便  zo2 sau2 bin6   = left hand side
detail  zo6 sau2  zhu4 shou3 = assistant; helper
detail  ziu1 sau2  zhao1 shou3 = to wave; to beckon
detail  zi2 sau2 waak6 goek3  zhi3 shou3 hua4 jiao3 = to gesticulate while talking; to have an animated conversation
detail  zoek6 sau2  zhuo1 shou3 = variant of 着手
detail  zoek6 sau2  zhuo2 shou3 = to commence; to begin
detail  zoeng2 sau2  jiang3 shou3 = an oarsman
detail  dung6 sau2  dong4 shou3 = to start work, to start a fight
detail  fat6 sau2 gwaa1  fo2 shou3 gua1 = chayote
detail  waan4 sau2   = strike back, hit back, retaliate
detail  saat3 sau2  sha1 shou3 = killer, assassin
detail  gaau1 sau2  jiao1 shou3 = to fight hand-to-hand
detail  can1 sau2  qin1 shou3 = personally; with one's own hands
detail  ak1 sau2  wo4 shou3 = to shake hands
detail  soeng1 sau2  shuang1 shou3 = a pair of hands
detail  zing2 jing4 sau2 seot6  zheng3 xing2 shou3 shu4 = plastic surgery
detail  coeng1 sau2   = [1] gun shooter, gunman; [2] ghostwriter
detail  sau2 gei1  shou3 ji1 = cellphone; mobile phone
detail  naa4 sau2  na2 shou3 = expert in, good at
detail  siu2 sau2  xiao3 shou3 = microcheiria (abnormal smallness of the hands); a pickpocket
detail  faai3 sau2  kuai4 shou3 = [adj] nimblehanded; [n] formerly, officer's messenger
detail  sau2 man4  shou3 wen2 = handprint
detail  paa4 sau2  pa2 shou3 = cutpurse, pick-pocket, pickpocket
detail  nip6 sau2 nip6 goek3  nie4 shou3 nie4 jiao3 = to tread lightly
detail  syun2 sau2  xuan3 shou3 = athlete; contestant
detail  sat1 sau2  shi1 shou3 = accidentally drop
detail  sai2 sau2   = wash one's hands; to retire; stop doing something evil
detail  lat1 sau2   = refuse to do; swing one's arm
detail  soeng5 sau2  shang4 shou3 = seat of honour ; start, begin ; to master
detail  daai6 sau2 daai6 goek3   = extravagant; wasteful
detail  ping4 sau2   = deuce; draw
detail  sau2 zi2 gaap3   = fingernail
detail  sau2 hei3   = luck at gambling
detail  sau2 bat1   = literary work; one's own handwriting or painting
detail  sau2 ce1   = handcart
detail  sau2 tau4  shou3 tou2 = at hand; on hand; one's financial condition at the moment
detail  sau2 tau4 gan2   = short of money
detail  caap3 sau2   = butt in; get into the act; hand; have a hand in; meddle in; take part; wade in
detail  coeng2 sau2  qiang3 shou3 = in demand (goods, service, person), sought after
detail  lou5 sau2   = a passed master; veteran
detail  maai5 sau2   = buyer
detail  gwo3 sau2   = handle; take in and give out
detail  gan1 sau2  gen1 shou3 = right away; after that
detail  fat6 sau2 gam1   = fingered citron (a.k.a., "buddha's hand"), a bergamot
detail  tik1 sau2 bin1  ti1 shou3 bian1 = Kangxi radical 64 (standing hand) (扌)
detail  sau2 gan1 zai2   = handkerchief
detail  sau2 zi2 mei5*1   = little finger
detail  sau2 lin4*2   = bracelet
detail  sau2 coeng1   = pistol, handgun
detail  kau4 sau2   = player of ball games
detail  zyu1 sau2  zhu1 shou3 = pig knuckle
detail  ce1 sau2   = racer
detail  sau2 soeng6   = hand
detail  lyun4 sau2  lian2 shou3 = to join hands (with a person); joint
detail  hau6 sau2  hou4 shou3 = defensive position (in chess); room for maneuver; a way of escape
detail  saam1 zek3 sau2   = a pickpocket
detail  zou6 sau2 goek3   = to resort to irregular practices, make secret arrangements; manipulation
detail  daai6 sau2 bat1  da4 shou3 bi3 = big spender; the work or writing of a great author
detail  seoi2 sau2 zoeng2  shui3 shou3 zhang3 = boatswain
detail  sau1 sau2   = knock it off
detail  waan5 sau2   = handle
detail  sau2 tai4 sip3 luk6 gei1   = camcorder
detail  nan2 sau2   = handy
detail  cung5 sau2   = heavy-hand; spend money on expensive stuff
detail  ding2 sau2   = take over
detail  gam1 pun4 sai2 sau2   = wash my hands of
detail  gam1 sau2 zi2   = put the finger on; a squealer, one who testifies as a witness
detail  baak6 sau2 hing1 gaa1   = rags to riches
detail  sau2 sung1  shou3 song1 = loaded with money; free with money
detail  sau2 gan2  shou3 jin3 = short of money; tight with money
detail  sau2 ziu3   = a lantern
detail  sau2 jyun5   = (lit.) lack muscular strength, (fig.) lack courage to do something cruel
detail  sau2 cau1   = do something without previous plan
detail  sau2 zok3   = skill/technique in craftsmanship
detail  sau2 kau3   = manacle, handcuffs
detail  seoi2 sau2 zong1   = sailor suit
detail  can3 sau2  chen4 shou3 = conveniently; without extra trouble
detail  sau2 tau4 soeng6   = in my hands; on hand
detail  aau2 sau2 gwaa1   = arm wrestling; compete
detail  sau2 bun2  shou3 ben3 = (Manchu Dynasty) memo presented by successful candidate in formal call on examiner
detail  bui3 sau2   = hands at the back (as in stroll)
detail  dang1 gei1 sau2 zuk6   = check in (at airport)
detail  jat6 bun2 sau2 waa6   = Japanese Sign Language (JSL)
detail  sau2 waa6   = sign language (typically for Japanese, else 語)
detail  sau2 jyu5 caai1 zi6  shou3 yu3 cai1 zi4 = charades
detail  sau2 sai2   = hand wash
detail  sau2 haa6   = subordinate, assistant, under the leadership of
detail  hei2 sau2   = to begin, to start, to commence (work, operation, etc)
detail  sap6 zek3 sau2 zi2 jau5 coeng4 dyun2   = you sometimes cannot ask for absolute fairness
detail 稿  sau2 gou2  shou3 gao3 = script; manuscript
detail  haa6 sau2  xia4 shou3 = start, put one's hand to, set about; the seat to the right of the main guest
detail  bat1 zaak6 sau2 dyun6  bu4 ze2 shou3 duan4 = by fair means or foul; unscrupulously; by hook or by crook
detail  loeng5 sau2  liang3 shou3 = double tactics; twin strategies
detail  ngoi6 gaau1 sau2 wun2  wai4 jiao1 shou3 wan4 = diplomatic
detail  ngoi6 fo1 sau2 seot6  wai4 ke1 shou3 shu4 = surgery
detail  on3 sau2 lai5  an4 shou3 li3 = ordination
detail  on3 sau2 jan3  an4 shou3 yin4 = to put one's thumbprint
detail  naa4 sau2 coi3  na2 shou3 cai4 = speciality (dish)
detail  sau2 jam4  shou3 yin2 = to masturbate; masturbation
detail  syu1 zing1 gun2 git3 zaat3 sau2 seot6  shu1 jing1 guan3 jie2 za1 shou3 shu4 = vasectomy
detail  sau2 gei1 ling4 seng1  shou3 ji1 ling2 sheng1 = ringtone
detail  paang5 kau4 gik1 kau4 sau2  bang4 qiu2 ji2/1 (Taiwan/PRC) qiu2 shou3 = batter (in baseball)
detail  paang5 kau4 tau4 sau2  bang4 qiu2 tou2 shou3 = pitcher (in baseball)
detail  dik6 sau2  di2 shou3 = antagonist
detail  baai2 sau2  bai3 shou3 = to beckon, wave; to shake one's hand in disapproval
detail  oi3 bat1 sik1 sau2  ai4 bu4 shi4 shou3 = to fondle admiringly
detail  zo2 leon4 sau2 coeng1  zuo3 lun2 shou3 qiang1 = revolver
detail  sau2 seon3  shou3 xin4 = souvenir; gift
detail  sau2 hin1 sau2  shou3 qian1 shou3 = hand in hand
detail  hin1 sau2  qian1 shou3 = lead by the hand; hold hands
detail  saat3 sau2 kap1 jing3 jung6  sha1 shou3 ji2 ying4 yong4 = killer application ("killer app")
detail  sau2 dung6  shou3 dong4 = manual
detail  nang4 sau2  neng2 shou3 = [n] expert
detail  miu6 sau2   = skillful at anything involving the hands
detail  gon1 sau2 zeng6 goek3   = finished cleanly, settled; not having to lead by the hand
detail  bat1 zaak6 sau2 dyun6 dik1   = unscrupulous
detail  ji6 sau2 si5 coeng4   = the secondary market
detail  ji6 sau2 si4 zong1 dim3   = second-hand boutique
detail  ji6 sau2 syu1 dim3   = second-hand bookstores
detail  ji6 sau2 lau4 jyu5   = second-hand flats
detail  jan4 sau2 bat1 zuk1  ren2 shou3 bu4 zu2 = short-handed
detail  jan4 sau2 cou1 zok3   = manual operation
detail  ji5 jan4 sau2 waat3 gwat6   = dig by hand
detail  zou6 ceot1 sing3 lei6 sau2 sai3   = hold up two fingers in victory
detail  sau2 seot6 dou1   = scalpel
detail  soeng1 pok3 sau2   = sumo wrestler
detail  cit3 dai2 sai2 sau2   = wash hands thoroughly
detail  zing2 jung4 sau2 seot6   = cosmetic surgery
detail  sau2 seot6 sat1  shou3 shu4 shi4 = operating room
detail  hoi1 sam1 sau2 seot6   = open heart surgery
detail  man4 jiu4 go1 sau2   = balladeer
detail  zik1 jip6 saat3 sau2  zhi2 ye4 sha1 shou3 = professional hitman
detail  sau2 liu4  shou3 liao4 = manacles
detail  sau2 tai4 zok6 ngaam4 gei1   = a jackhammer
detail  sau2 zau2   = elbow
detail  sau2 kaau3   = handcuffs
detail  sau2 zan3   = suffer from shaky hands
detail  gung1 zin3 sau2  gong1 jian4 shou3 = archer
detail  sau2 paak3  shou3 pa4 = handkerchief
detail  san1 sau2  xin1 shou3 = new hand; rookie
detail  daai6 hin2 san1 sau2  da4 xian3 shen1 shou3 = fully displaying one's abilities
detail  sau2 tai4 baau1  shou3 ti2 bao1 = handbag; purse
detail  sau2 zoeng6  shou3 zhang4 = cane; walking stick
detail  sau2 zik1  shou3 ji1 = sb.'s original handwriting or work of art
detail  sau2 ngau5  shou3 ou3 = a hand puppet
detail  sau2 tai4 soeng1  shou3 ti2 xiang1 = suitcase
detail  sau2 leoi5  shou3 li3 = in (sb.'s) hands
detail  sau2 zuk6  shou3 zhuo2 = bracelet; handcuffs
detail  paan1 sau2  ban1 shou3 = spanner; lever
detail  tau4 sau2  tou2 shou3 = pitcher; bowler
detail  bou6 sau2  bu4 shou3 = catcher; wicket-keeper
detail  wun4 sau2; jyun4 sau2  yuan2 shou3 = to rescue; to aid
detail 滿  mun5 sau2  man3 shou3 = hands full; handful
detail  paau3 sau2  pao4 shou3 = gunner
detail  baa6 sau2  ba4 shou3 = to give up; to quit; to stop
detail  baak6 sau2 hei2 gaa1  bai2 shou3 qi3 jia1 = to start from scratch; to build from nothing
detail  ji4 zik6 sau2 seot6  yi2 zhi2 shou3 shu4 = transplant operation
detail  bui3 zoek6 sau2  bei4 zhe5 shou3 = hands clasped behind one's back
detail  coeng2 sau2 fo3  qiang3 shou3 huo4 = hot item; goods in great demand
detail  kui2 zi2 sau2  gui4 zi shou3 (PRC), kuai4 zi shou3 (Taiwan) = executioner
detail  sau2 sik1 dim3   = a jewelry shop
detail  sau2 tai4 din6 waa6*2 dim3   = a cell phone store; a mobile telephone store
detail  jat6 bun2 soeng1 pok3 sau2   = Japanese sumo wrestlers
detail  lok6 sau2 lok6 goek3  luo4 shou3 luo4 jiao3 = get one's hands dirty; put one's hands and feet to work; to take action
detail  sau2 gei1 doi6*2   = a cell phone bag
detail  saan2 sau2   = to have a special skill; to excel at something
detail  saat3 jan4 hung1 sau2   = a murderer
detail  sau2 gwong1 seon3 hou6  shou3 guang1 xin4 hao4 = send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code, wigwag (not a teepee)
detail  to1 sau2 zai2   = to be in love, to be in a relationship
detail  fu3 sau2  fu4 shou3 = assistant
detail  kik1 sau2  ji2 shou3 = thorny (problem); intractable
detail  sau2 goek3  shou3 jiao3 = movement of limbs; action; trick
detail  wut6 dung6 paan1 sau2  huo2 dong4 ban1 shou3 = a monkey wrench; a crescent wrench
detail  wut6 paan1 sau2  huo2 ban1 shou3 = a monkey wrench; a crescent wrench
detail  tou3 tung4*2 paan1 sau2   = a socket wrench
detail  zi6 dung6 sau2 biu1   = [n] a self-winding watch
detail  zoek3 si6 go1 sau2  jue2 shi4 ge1 shou3 = [n] a jazz singer
detail  zyut3 sau2 zi2  chuo4 shou3 zhi3 = [v] to suck fingers
detail  sau2 gwaa1   = [n] the arm (of the body)
detail  nan2 sau2 siu2 coi3   = (chef's) speciality
detail  hou2 sau2  hao3 shou3 = good hand; past master
detail  dak1 sau2  de2 shou3 = go smoothly; come off; do fine; to succeed in doing something
detail  gei1 haai6 sau2  ji1 xie4 shou3 = [mech.] manipulator
detail  dai6 jat1 sau2  di4 yi1 shou3 = firsthand
detail  dai6 jat1 baa2 sau2  di4 yi1 ba3 shou3 = first in command; number one man; a person holding primary responsibility
detail  kyun4 gik1 sau2  quan2 ji2 shou3 = boxer
detail  saam1 zi1 sau2  san1 zhi1 shou3 = a pickpocket
detail  saam1 zi2 sau2  san1 zhi3 shou3 = the middle finger
detail  sau2 caau1 bun2  shou3 chao1 ben3 = hand-written copy; manuscript
detail  sau2 gung1 jip6  shou3 gong1 ye4 = handicraft industry; handicraft
detail  sau2 saat3 ce1  shou3 sha1 che1 = hand brake
detail  sau2 syu1  shou3 shu1 = write in one's own hand; personal letter
detail  sau2 wun2 zi2  shou3 wan4 zi5 = wrist
detail  sau2 se2 tai2  shou3 xie3 ti3 = handwritten form; script
detail  ngoi6 sau2  wai4 shou3 = (when driving a vehicle or operating a machine) the right hand side
detail  sin1 sau2  xian1 shou3 = on the offensive (in chess)
detail  san1 sau2 man5 zit3   = to quickly adjust to changing situations
detail  deon6 sau2 deon6 goek3   = slow to react
detail  jat1 sau2 baau1 baan6  yi1 shou3 bao1 ban4 = keep everything in one's own hands; take everything on oneself
detail  jat1 baa2 sau2  yi1 ba3 shou3 = a party to an undertaking; a member; a hand; a good hand
detail  siu2 sau2 siu2 goek3  xiao3 shou3 xiao3 jiao3 = stingy; mean; lacking boldness; timid; niggling
detail  siu2 tai4 kam4 sau2  xiao3 ti2 qin2 shou3 = a violinist
detail  zim1 sau2  zhan1 shou3 = touch with one's hand; have a hand in
detail  sau2 jyu5 zi6 mou5  shou3 yu3 zi4 mu3 = finger alphabet (for the blind), manual alphabet (common formation)
detail  ngau1 sau2 zi2   = holding hands (lit., "linking fingers")
detail  daa2 sau2   = a bouncer at a nightclub; a bodyguard; a fighter
detail  jat1 sau2 jat1 goek3   = to work alone; to be on one's own
detail  jan4 lau4 sau2 seot6  ren2 liu2 shou3 shu4 = an abortion (abbr. of 人工流產手術) (common formation)
detail  mou4 sau2 mou4 goek3   = clumsy, awkward
detail  gat1 sau2   = empty-handed
detail  gan1 sau2 mei5   = to fix sb else's screwed-up work
detail  gaau2 sau2   = the driving force (person) behind an organization
detail  ban6 sau2 ban6 goek3   = clumsy, awkward, slow to react
detail ,  jan4 jau5 co3 sau2, maa5 jau5 sat1 tai4   = everyone makes mistake sometimes (Syn: 人有失足,馬有失蹄)
detail  ji6 sau2 jin1   = passive smoking (lit., "second hand smoke") (common formation)
detail  faan6 zeoi6 sau2 faat3   = modus operandi (lit., "crime technique") (common formation)
detail  dim2 sam1 sau2 teoi1 ce1   = dim sum trolley (common formation)
detail  sau2 haa6 baai6 zoeng3  shou3 xia4 bai4 jiang4 = loser
detail  jat1 sau2 ze1 tin1  yi1 shou3 zhe1 tian1 = hide the truth from the masses
detail  laang5 sau2 zap1 go3 jit6 zin1 deoi1   = to have an unexpected stroke of good luck
detail  ji2 sau2   = the armrest on a chair
detail  hei2 sau2  qi3 shou3 = set about doing something
detail  jan2 sau2   = to stop
detail  juk1 sau2   = move one's hand; to take action; to attack; to fight
detail  sau2 zoeng2 jau6 hai6 juk6,sau2 bui3 jau6 hai6 juk6   = difficulties on both sides
detail  san1 sau2 ling4 man5   = quick action
detail  sai2 sau2 min6 pun4  xi2 shou3 mian4 pen2 = wash hand basin
detail  sai2 sau2 pun4  xi3 shou3 pen2 = wash hand basin
detail  sau2 ting4 hau2 ting4   = if one stops working, then no money to survive
detail  ngaan5 gou1 sau2 dai1  yan3 gao1 shou3 di1 = to have lofty aims or plans, but not have the capability to see them through
detail  fai1 sau2  hui1 shou3 = to wave one's hand
detail  zap1 zi2 zi1 sau2   = always together; always and forever
detail  sau2 ci4   = to hold
detail  sau2 leoi5 gim3   = shuriken, throwing stars
detail  sau2 leoi5 gim3   = shuriken, throwing stars
detail  sai2 sau2 bat1 gon3  xi3 shou3 bu4 gan4 = hang up one's axe; wash one's hands of
detail  jat1 sau2 gaau1 cin4*2   = collect on delivery, payment: hand over the money with one hand, get the goods with the other hand
detail  sau2 ging6  shou3 jin4 = strength of the hand
detail  sau2 cung5  shou3 zhong4 = use too much force
detail  sau2 mou5 zuk1 dou6  shou3 wu3 zu2 dao3 = dance for joy; gesticulate with the hands and feet
detail  gon1 sau2 gei1   = a hand dryer (device often found in public restrooms)
detail  kwai4 sau2  xie2 shou3 = hand in hand; cooperate; together
detail  gung2 sau2 haang4 lai5   = to make a bow with the hands clasped
detail  gaap3 sau2 gaap3 goek3   = to work with concerted efforts; mutually coordinate
detail  saam1 loeng5 haa5 sau2 sai3  san1 liang3 xia4 shou3 shi4 = swiftly and skilfully
detail  suk6 sau2  shu2 shou3 = skilled person; an experienced hand
detail  kam4 sau2  qin2 shou3 = player of a stringed instrument
detail  sau2 geoi2  shou3 ju3 = a salute; hands raised
detail  jau4 sau2 hou3 haan4   = have nothing to do or don't want to work, just wondering around
detail  jau4 sau2 hou3 haan4  you2 shou3 hao4 xian2 = idle; have nothing to do or don't want to work, just wandering around
detail  zek3 sau2 ze1 tin1   = (of the government etc.)to hide the truth from the masses
detail  sau2 do1 do1   = be occupied
detail  zuk1 sau2  chu4 shou3 = a tentacle
detail  sau2 saat3 ce1  shou3 sha4 che1 = hand brake
detail  sau2 jiu4 kuk1 beng3 zyun3  shou3 yao2 qu1 bing3 zuan4 = a brace and bit (type of hand drill) (common formation)
detail  fat6 sau2   = Buddha's palm, Buddha's hand (from martial arts)
detail  sau2 fung1 kam4  shou3 feng1 qin2 = an accordion
detail  luk6 gok3 jing4 sau2 fung1 kam4   = a concertina (lit., "six-sided accordion")
detail  zong6 sau2 san4   = to have a stroke of luck
detail  ging1 sau2 jan4   = person who handles or deals with the business/issue
detail  ging1 sau2   = to handle, to deal with
detail  mou5 sau2 mei5   = fail to finish what one has started; to have a strong beginning but a weak ending
detail  mong5 kau4 sau2  wang3 qiu2 shou3 = tennis player
detail  san1 sau2  shen1 shou3 = skill; talent
detail  sau2 mei5   = (to tie up) loose ends
detail  sau2 zai3   = a hand brake; a hand switch
detail  laang5 sau2 zap1 go3 jit3 zin1 deoi1   = to have an unexpected stroke of good luck
detail  sau2 baan2 ngaan5 gin3 gung1 fu1   = easy task, jobs that do not require talents or special training
detail  sau2 jiu4 fung1 kam4  shou3 yao2 feng1 qin2 = a hand organ; a hurdy-gurdy (common formation)
detail  fu4 sau2 din6 tai1  fu2 shou3 dian4 ti1 = escalator
detail  sau2 haa6 lau4 cing4  shou3 xia4 liu2 qing2 = to show mercy or forgiveness, to be lenient
detail  kik1 sau2 man6 tai4  ji2 shou3 wen4 ti2 = thorny problem
detail  kik1 sau2 on3 gin6*2  ji2 shou3 an4 jian4 = thorny case
detail  got3 sau2 wun2   = to slit one's wrists (as a form of suicide)
detail  laa2 sau2   = to be difficult to handle
detail  dai2 sau2   = able, capable, competent
detail  gaap3/gap3 sau2   = to coordinate; to work with; to act in concert with; to cooperate with
detail  gaap3/gap3 sau2   = to coordinate; to work with; to act in concert with; to cooperate with
detail  gu2 sau2  gu3 shou3 = a drummer
detail  zap1 sau2 mei5   = to put things in order; to clean up
detail  syun1 laat6 caau1 sau2  suan1 la4 chao1 shou3 = Suanla chaoshou
detail  sau2 zok3 zai2   = a craftsman
detail  sau2 ngai6 jan4  shou3 yi4 ren2 = a craftsman; a handicraftsman
detail  sau2 aak2   = a bracelet
detail  to4 sau2 nang3 goek3   = clumsy, a burden to others
detail  maai4 sau2   = start, put one's hand to, set about
detail  lok6 sau2   = start, put one's hand to, set about
detail  lok6 sau2 daa2 saam1 gang1   = making a terrible mistake from the start
detail  ze2 sau2 ze2 goek3   = sluggish, irritatingly slow; analogy for one who lacks the strength or deftness to do work
detail  fan1 sau2 seon3  fen1 shou3 xin4 = a farewell letter (e.g., a Dear John or Dear Jane letter)
detail  jau5 sau2 jau5 goek3  you3 shou3 you3 jiao3 = to have the ability to work; to be able-bodied
detail  sau2 zi2 man4  shou3 zhi3 wen2 = fingerprint; finger-print
detail  wat6 sau2   = to wave; to beckon
detail  zaa1 sau2   = grasp; manage, govern; handshake (old usage)
detail  jau5 zaa1 sau2   = to make the mortgage; to have some security in hand (for the mortgage)
detail  koeng4 zoeng3 sau2 haa6 mou4 joek6 bing1  qiang2 jiang4 shou3 xia4 wu2 ruo4 bing1 = there are no poor soldiers under a good general
detail  sau2 fung1 kam4 si1  shou3 feng1 qin2 shi1 = accordionist (common formation)
detail  gat1 taa1 sau2  ji2 ta1 shou3 = a guitarist
detail  git3 taa1 sau2   = a guitarist
detail  sau2 mei5 coeng4   = a problem likely to drag on
detail  sau2 mei5 lau4 lau4 coeng4   = a problem likely to drag on
detail  co3 sau2  cuo4 shou3 = accidentally drop; unintentionally
detail  sau2 zai3  shou3 zhi4 = hand-worked, hand-wrought
detail  seon6 sau2 hin1 joeng4   = to steal sth at a convenient time and place without having to go out of one's way to do so
detail  mou4 cung4 jap6 sau2   = don't know where to start
detail  sau2 gung1 ngai6 ban2  shou3 gong1 yi4 pin3 = handicraft, artwares, arts and crafts
detail  sau2 gung1 ngai6  shou3 gong1 yi4 = skill; craft; workmanship
detail  sau2 bou6  shou3 bu4 = hand
detail  geng2 sau2 gaa1   = a pillory
detail  king2 fung6 sau2 jyu6  qing3 feng4 shou3 yu4 = having received your instructions
detail  kei4 fung4 deoi3 sau2  qi2 feng2 dui4 shou3 = well-matched in a competition
detail  sau2 zi2 aau2 ceot1 m4 aau2 jap6   = help outsiders and not side your own
detail  waan4*2 haa5 sau2  wan3 xia4 shou3 = suddenly; before you know it
detail  dak1 sam1 jing3 sau2  de2 xin1 ying4 shou3 = be proficient in doing sth., to do sth. with ease
detail  sau2 han4  shou3 hen2 = to have itchy hands; to have an itch to touch or do sth.
detail  lung4 hung1 sau2 seot6  long2 xiong1 shou3 shu4 = breast enlargment operation; breast augmentation
detail  san1 ceot1 wun4 sau2  shen1 chu1 yuan2 shou3 = to stretch out a helping hand; to aid or assit someone
detail  ngaan5 hon3 sau2 mat6 dung6  yan3 kan4 shou3 wu4 dong4 = just for looking, not for touching; just look; don't touch
detail  cek3 sau2 hung1 kyun4  chi4 shou3 kong1 quan2 = empty-handed; unarmed; bare-handed; with a naked hand
detail  gou1 toi4 gwai3 sau2  gai1 tai2 gui4 shou3 = have mercy on me; show mercy to
detail  lau4 sau2  liu2 shou3 = stop before one is about to hit someone; show mercy to
detail  ngau1 sau2 zi2 mei5*1  gou1 shou3 zhi3 wei3 = pinkie promise; pinkie swear
detail  tai4 sau2 pong4  ti2 shou3 pang2 = Kangxi radical 64 (standing hand) (扌)
detail   zyu2 fu5 sau2  zhu3 fu4 shou3 = hand eczema
detail  loeng5 sau2 fing6 fing6  liang3 shou3 hong1 hong1 = to be empty-handed; to go somewhere (like a party etc.) empty-handed
detail  saat3 sau2 jan4 waan4  sa1 shou3 ren2 huan2 = to pass away; decease; die; to leave this realm of existence
detail  saa2 sau2  shua3 shou3 = good at; adept; expert
detail 使  sai3 waang4 sau2  shi3 heng2 shou3 = hire people to do dirty work for oneself; hire someone to beat sb. else up etc.
detail  sau2 zi3 laa3 so1  shou3 zhi3 xia4 shu1 = big spender; sb. who squanders their money away
detail  sau2 zi2 zi2  shou3 zhi3 zhi3 = rudely point one's finger at
detail  sau2 baan2 tong4  shou3 xin1 = (of a hand) palm
detail  laa2 sau2 m4 sing4 sai3  la2 shou3 wu2 cheng2 shi4 = be in a dilemma; be unable to cope with a problem; to be all over the place
detail  sau2 gwaa1 ngaang6  shou3 gua1 ying4 = tremendous strength of either a person or enterprise etc.
detail  giu3 hei2 sau2  jiao4 qi3 shou3 = when needed
detail  ging1 zai3 saat3 sau2  jing1 ji4 sha1 shou3 = an economic hit man / hitman
detail  sau2 kau4  shou3 qiu2 = hand ball
detail 𣲷𣲷  nap6 sau2 nap6 goek3   = be sluggish; do everything way too slow
detail  zeoi1 gik1 sau2  ju1 ji2 shou3 [Taiwan]; ju1 ji1 shou3 [PRC] = sniper
detail  sau2 syun2  shou3 sun3 = to scrap one's hand; an abrasion on the hand
detail  cou3 sau2 bat1 kap6  cuo4 shou3 bu4 ji2 = unprepared; caught by suprise; caught off guard; ill-prepared; unable to cope with due to suddeness
detail  zyun3 sau2  zhuan3 shou3 = to sell what one has bought; to pass on
detail  daai6 sau2 paak3  da4 shou3 pa4 = bandanna; bandana (common formation)
detail  sau2 jiu4 ling4  shou3 yao2 ling2 = hand bell, handbell
detail  si1 naai5*1 saat3 sau2   = lady-killer
detail  faan2 sau2  fan3 shou3 = backhand
detail  sam1 han2 sau2 laat6  xin1 hen3 shou3 la4 = merciless and vicious
detail  gaai2 sau2  jie3 shou3 = go to the bathroom; relieve oneself; do one's business
detail  san4 coeng1 sau2  shen2 qiang1 shou3 = sharpshooter
detail  zeng1 jan4 ceot1 hau2 ban6 jan4 ceot1 sau2  jing1 ren2 chu1 kou3 ben4 ren2 chu1 shou3 = the smart fight with with their mouths, and the dumb with their hands
detail  jat1 sau2 zou6 sing4  yi1 shou3 zao4 cheng2 = to have caused single-handedly
detail ...  m4 hai6 sau2 goek3  wu2 xi4 shou3 jiao3 = no match for...
detail  ngoi6 sau2 ngoi6 goek3  ai4 shou3 ai4 jiao3 = to be in the way
detail  haam4 zyu1 sau2  xian2 zhu1 shou3 = roast pork knuckle; groping hand
detail  to4 sau2  duo4 shou3 = helmsman
detail  kyun4 sau2  quan2 shou3 = boxer (one who fights in a ring)
detail  sau2 se2 baan2  shou3 xie3 ban3 = hand-writing recognition pad / tablet
detail  song2 sau2  shuang3 shou3 = quick, quickly, hurry
detail  zi3 nang4 sau2 gei1  zhi4 neng2 shou3 ji1 = smartphone
detail  leoi5 sau2  li3 shou3 = left-hand side (of a machine); left-hand side (driver's side) of a vehicle
detail  sau2 lik6  shou3 li4 = grip (power)
detail  sau2 san4  shou3 shen2 = luck (especially in regards to card games or gambling)
detail  zoek3 lam4 gou1 sau2  que4 lin2 gao1 shou3 = mahjong master
detail  sau2 gam2  shou3 gan3 = the feeling from touching an object with one's hand
detail  cuk1 sau2  shu4 shou3 = have one's hands tied; helpless
detail  hak1 sau2 dong2  hei1 shou3 dang3 = mafia
detail  tok3 sau2 zaang1   = refuse a request; turn sb down flat
detail  sau2 zoeng3  shou3 zhang4 = notebook, memo pad
detail  sin1 haa6 sau2 wai4 koeng4  xian1 xia4 shou3 wei2 qiang2 = better strike the first blow
detail  zau6 sau2 pong4 gun1  xiu4 shou3 pang2 guan1 = sit on one's hands
detail  daai6 daa2 ceot1 sau2  da4 da3 chu1 shou3 = come to blows; get into a fist fight
detail  sau2 tan4 goek3 zan3  shou3 xun2 jiao3 zhen4 = shake with fear; clumsy at
detail  laat6 sau2   = cruel means; drastic means; cruel or sinister; vicious; ruthless; ruthless person.
detail  sau2 zi2 laa3   = space between two fingers
detail  jim4 si1 sau2 haa6 ceot1 gou1 tou4  yan2 shi1 shou3 xia4 chu1 gao1 tu2 = a strict teacher cultivates accomplished students
detail  zau6 sau2  jiu4 shou3 = go smoothly; handy
detail  cung3 sau2  chong4 shou3 = (mahjong) discarder of the winning tile
detail  sau2 bun3 gim3   = hand and a half sword; bastard sword
detail  daan1 sau2 gim3   = single-handed sword
detail  soeng1 sau2 geoi6 gim3   = great sword, two-handed sword
detail  zyut6 juk6 sau2 seot6  jue2 yu4 shou3 shu4 = surgical sterilization
detail  sau2 se2 sik1 bit6  shou3 xie3 shi2 bie2 = handwriting recognition
detail  zi6 saat3 zaa3 daan6*2 saat3 sau2  zi4 sha1 zha4 dan4 sha1 shou3 = suicide bomber (common formation)
detail  ciu1 jyut6 kei4 taa1 ging6 zang1 deoi3 sau2   = leapfrog the competition (common formation)
detail  gwong2 dung1 go1 sau2   = Canto-pop stars
detail  ngaam4 sau2 jyun6   = Iwate prefecture in Japan
detail  tau4 hou6 zung2 zi2 syun2 sau2  tou2 hao4 zhong4 zi5 xuan3 shou3 = No. 1 seeded player; top seed (common formation)
detail  jik6 sau2 lung4   = [n] pterodactyl
detail  caau1 sau2  chao1 shou3 = wonton
detail  kyun4 bat1 lei4 sau2 kuk1 bat1 lei4 hau2  quan2 bu4 li4 shou3 qu1 bu4 li4 kou3 = no day without a line
detail  leoi4 se6 giu2 si6 sau2 seot6   = LASIK eye surgery (common formation)
detail  kei4 sau2  qi2 shou3 = a high-graded chess player
detail  sau2 mou4 cyun3 tit3  shou3 wu2 cun4 tie3 = defenseless
detail  cuk1 sau2 mou4 caak3  shu4 shou3 wu2 ce4 = to have one's hands tied; planless; helpless
detail  sau2 bat1 sik1 gyun2  shou3 bu2 shi4 juan4 = a diligent reader or student; to always carry a book around
detail  toe3 sau2 ho2 dak1  tuo4 shou3 ke3 de2 = very easy to acquire; easy to obtain
detail  seoi4 sau2 ho2 dak1  chui2 shou3 ke3 de2 = very easy to obtain; extremely easy to acquire
detail  paa4 sau2  pa2 shou3 = cutpurse, pick-pocket, pickpocket
detail  ci1 sau2  chi1 shou3 = Chi-Sau; sticky hands
detail  teoi1 sau2  tui1 shou3 = pushing hands
detail  sau2 zuk1 hau2 beng6  shou3 zu2 kou3 bing4 = hand, foot and mouth disease, HFMD
detail  zap1 sau2  zhi2 shou3 = shake hands
detail  sau2 gei1 hok3  shou3 ji1 ke2 = mobile phone case
detail  nou5 sau2  nu3 shou3 = crossbowman
detail  laap6 sau2  la4 shou3 = wax hand
detail  cuk1 sau2 doi6 sei2  shu4 shou3 dai4 si3 = hands tied and expecting the worst
detail  sau2 aau3  shou3 ao4 = elbow pit
detail  gong2 sau2  jiang3 shou3 = sparring; fighting skill contest
detail  zek3 sau2 ho2 jit6  zhi4 shou3 ke3 re4 = the power went to his head
detail  sau2 dou2 laap6 sik1   = [yoga] Adho Mukha Vrksasana, Handstand
detail  nang4 soeng5 mong5 dik1 sau2 gei1  neng2 shang4 wang3 de5 shou3 ji1 = Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) phone (common formation)
detail  taan1 sau2  tan1 shou3 = dispersing hand
detail  fuk6 sau2  fu2 shou3 = controlling hand
detail  bong2 sau2  bang4 shou3 = wing arm
detail  wu6 sau2  hu4 shou3 = protecting hand
detail  laai1 sau2  la1 shou3 = pulling hand
detail  biu1 sau2  biao1 shou3 = darting hand
detail  man6 sau2  wen4 shou3 = seeking hand
detail  kau3 sau2  kou4 shou3 = detaining hand
detail  cam4 sau2  chen2 shou3 = sinking hand
detail  gaang1 sau2  geng1 shou3 = cultivating arm
detail  zat6 sau2  zhi4 shou3 = choking hand
detail  hyun1 sau2  quan1 shou3 = circling hand
detail  tok3 sau2  tuo1 shou3 = lifting hand
detail  laan4 sau2  lan2 shou3 = barring arm
detail  tai4 sau2  ti2 shou3 = uplifting hand
detail  gam6 sau2  qin4 shou3 = pressing hand
detail  zip3 sau2  jie1 shou3 = receiving hand
detail  bai3 muk6 ci1 sau2  bi4 mu4 chi1 shou3 = close eye Chi-Sau; blind folded sticky hands

Showing all 38 examples containing 手
detail audio 唔記得手提電話
Oh! I've forgotten to bring my mobile phone.
detail audio 食飯洗手
One should wash one's hands before having a meal.
detail audio 手提電話
The mobile phone is out of battery.
detail 千祈唔好插手
You must not, by any means, interfere.
[Lit. you 1000-exhortations don't insert-hand [i.e. put it where it doesn't belong.]]
detail 鐘意台灣歌手就係盧廣仲
My favourite Taiwanese singer is Crowd Lu.
detail audio 二手嚟㗎
This car is second-hand.
detail audio 等我
"Let me help you."
detail audio 手提電話擺喺
I put my mobile phone here
detail audio 嗰部手提電話壞咗
That mobile phone is broken.
[As in malfunctioning rather than being physically smashed.]
detail 今次案件真係棘手
The case I'm working on is very thorny.
[Lit. This time [possessive particle] case really very problematic.]
detail 一對唔可以筷子  ?! 
Now that you've lost both your hands, you can't use chopsticks any more.
[Lit. don't-have already one pair hands, you then cannot use chopsticks. (Originally transcribed as 冇咗一隻手,你就唔可以用鍊金術... but 鍊金術 is hardly a useful word for learners.)]
detail 唔得閒麻煩你斟水
My hands are full [at the moment]... could you get some water for me?
[lit. my [counter] hand not free, trouble you help me pour water]
detail 緊握扶手
Please tightly hold the hand rails
[Heard on Hong Kong Light Rail Transit (LRT)]
detail
He lifts up a bucket of water with just one hand.
detail audio 因住
Beware of the door which might squash your hand.
detail audio
Shake off the water from the hand.
detail 手指
The finger is pricked by a splinter.
detail audio 邊個眼高手低無論佢嘅目標崇高能力
It's such a pity that no matter how big his aims are, he hasn't the ability to see them through.
detail audio
I've got a bruised patch on my arm.
detail 打發另一僕人他們也把加以侮辱空手回去
And again he (the lord of the vinyard) sent another servant. But they beat him also. They humiliated him, sent him away empty handed. (Luke 20:11)
detail 利害三兩下手勢做低對手
His opponent was defeated in no time. He is really formidable.
detail 我哋幾個夾手夾腳做完報告
We will be able to complete the report very soon with everyone's help and cooperation.
detail 做嘢快手之不過有時揦西
He is very fast in what he does, but occasionally he can be sloppy.
detail 手下辦事不力對唔住
My subordinates did not do a good job, so sorry.
detail audio 講手指甲凹凹凸凸表示健康問題
I hear that uneven finger nails means that there are some health issues.
detail audio 呢啲手板眼見功夫你好學識
It will not take long before you learn how to do such simple jobs.
detail audio 就手留情佢哋
Show some mercy and let them go.
detail audio 真係棘手
You are competent to have solved such a sticky problem.
detail 咁多對手競爭點樣先至令到自己脫穎而出
With so many other competitors, how can I ensure that I stand out from the rest?
detail 手袋過馬路
She was crossing the road while carrying a handbag.
detail 最好快手快腳功課
You better to finish your homework quickly.
detail 其實掟煲但係因為次次所以而家唔敢分手
Actually I really want to break up with her, but I daren't suggest it. Every time I mention it, she bursts into tears.
[Lit. actually I very want with her break-up, however because time-time with her also speak this [counter] matter she cry manner very pitiful, therefore arrive now I not dare with her speak split hand.]
detail 手機聯繫人列表超過200
The contact list in my mobile phone has more than two hundred entries.
detail 滾水焫嚫
The hot water scalded his hand.
[Lit. his [counter] hand by boiling-water scald-[bad effect]]
detail 嗰個學生唔見咗手機手機重係
That student has lost his mobile phone, and a new one at that.
[重係...添 = at that]
detail 成晚喺度喺度考慮好唔好請假
Ah Hung spent the whole night tossing and turning on his bed, clenching his fist like pig's trotters; he is still considering if he should apply for leave from work.
[http://storyboard1212.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=25098]
detail 先至出去
Shake off water from your hand before going out.
detail 跟住報廢手續㗎喇
Follow the condemnation and write-off procedures and you can't go wrong.

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