量词
Measure word for “hand” in Chinese
The measure word for hand in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双手 (yì shuāng shǒu) means "one hand". 双 is the measure word for pairs.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两双手liǎng shuāng shǒutwo hands
- 这双手zhè shuāng shǒuthis hand
- 那几双手nà jǐ shuāng shǒuthose few hands
Hand is 手 (shǒu), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 双
Common questions
What is the measure word for hand in Chinese?
The measure word for hand in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双手 (yì shuāng shǒu) means "one hand". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 手?
People will understand 一个手, but 一双手 is the correct form and what exams expect.