举手 (jǔ shǒu) — to raise one's hand (to speak, vote, etc.); to salute (military style)
Definition
A separable verb: 举 + object hand, used for raising a hand in class or a meeting, and for a military salute.
verb
to raise one's hand (to speak, vote, etc.)to salute (military style)
Examples
- ，举手。Lǎo shī wèn le yí gè wèn tí, wǒ mǎ shàng jǔ shǒu.The teacher asked a question, and I immediately raised my hand.
- ，举手。Dà jiā tóng yì de huà, qǐng jǔ shǒu.If everyone agrees, please raise your hands.
- 。Tā jǔ le sān cì shǒu cái bèi jiào dào.He raised his hand three times before being called on.
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