掌掌
Basic Meaning
n
Often used in idioms or compound words, indicating the flat part of the hand.
palm (of the hand)
手掌。
Words:
拊掌鼓掌摩拳擦掌易于反掌掌上明珠
Sentences:
- 她开心地拊掌大笑。She laughed happily, clapping her hands.
- 这个小女儿是他们的掌上明珠。This little daughter is the apple of their eye.
v
This action is often associated with punishment or discipline, e.g., 掌嘴.
to slap; to strike with the palm
用手掌打。
Words:
掌嘴
Synonyms:
扇掴
Sentences:
- 在古代，仆人犯错可能会被掌嘴。In ancient times, servants who made mistakes might be slapped on the mouth.
v
Used for abstract control or authority, often in formal or official contexts.
to be in charge of; to hold (power); to manage
掌管；掌握。
Words:
掌舵掌印掌大权
Sentences:
- 他年轻时就掌握了公司的财政大权。He took control of the company's financial power when he was young.
- 这位经理掌管着整个亚太地区的业务。This manager is in charge of the entire Asia-Pacific business.
n
Refers specifically to the fleshy foot of certain animals, often as food (e.g., 熊掌).
paw; footpad (of an animal)
某些动物的脚掌。
Words:
熊掌鸭掌
Sentences:
- 熊掌是一道非常名贵的菜肴。Bear's paw is a very expensive and famous dish.
n
Specifically the iron shoe for horses, donkeys, mules, etc.
horseshoe
马蹄铁，钉在马、驴、骡子等蹄子底下的铁。
Words:
马掌
Sentences:
- 这匹马该换新的马掌了。This horse needs new horseshoes.
n
Refers to the leather or other material added to the bottom of a shoe's sole, often when worn.
sole patch; (shoe) lift
（~儿）鞋底前后钉或缀上的皮子等。
Words:
前掌后掌
Sentences:
- 我的皮鞋磨坏了，需要去补个后掌。The heel of my leather shoes is worn out; I need to get a new heel lift.
v
Describes the action of physically holding an object. Can be somewhat literary or used in specific phrases like 掌灯.
to hold in one's hand
用手拿着。
Words:
掌灯掌旗
Sentences:
- 从前没有电灯，人们晚上需要掌灯照明。In the old days when there was no electric light, people needed to hold a lamp for illumination at night.
Writing & Component
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