手中 (shǒu zhōng) — in the hand; in one's possession or control (literal or figurative)
Definition
Literally 'in the hand', 手中 is a slightly formal/literary way to say something is within one's grasp or control, often for power, fate, or authority. Compare with the more neutral 手里, which is the everyday spoken form.
noun
in the handin one's possession or control (literal or figurative)
Examples
- 手中。Tā shǒu zhōng ná zhe yì běn shū.He is holding a book in his hand.
- 手中。Gōng sī de mìng yùn zhǎng wò zài tā shǒu zhōng.The company's fate is in his hands.
- 手中。Shèng lì jiù zài wǒ men shǒu zhōng.Victory is in our hands.
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