Definition
举手 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to raise one's hand'. You can split it to insert measure words, durations, or other elements between 举 and 手, e.g. 举了一次手 ('raised hand once'). It is most commonly used in classrooms to ask permission to speak or in voting. It can also mean 'to salute' in military contexts.
v.o.
to raise one's hand (to speak, vote, etc.)to salute (military style)
Examples
- ，举手。Lǎoshī wèn le yí gè wèntí, wǒ mǎshàng jǔ shǒu.The teacher asked a question, and I immediately raised my hand.
- ，举手。Dàjiā tóngyì 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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