How to Say ‘In the hand’ in Simplified Chinese
手中
💬 Usage Tip: [手] means 'hand', [中] means 'inside'.
🇨🇳 In China: Indicates possession or control.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
手
[shǒu]
hand
The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist.
他的手握着一支笔。
His hand is holding a pen.
中
[zhōng]
in
Indicating the position or location within something.
他站在房间中。
He is standing in the room.
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