Definition
手柄 literally means 'handle' — the part of a tool, device, or game controller you hold. Figuratively, it extends to mean a 'handle' in the sense of a pretext or excuse: something someone can use against you as a cause for criticism or action. This abstract usage is common in phrases like 留下手柄 ('leave a handle / give someone an opening').
noun
handlegrip (on a tool, device, container, etc.)
n.
(figurative noun) pretextexcuseleverage (something used as a cause for criticism or action)
Examples
- 手柄，。Wǒ xǐhuan zhège yóuxì shǒu bǐng, wò qǐlai hěn shūfu.I like this game controller; it feels comfortable to hold.
- ，手柄。Nǐ zuìhǎo xiǎoxīn yì diǎn, bié gěi tā liúxià shǒu bǐng.You'd better be careful; don't give him a handle.
- 手柄。Tā bǎ zhè jiàn shì dàngzuò shǒu bǐng lái gōngjī duìshǒu.He used this matter as a handle to attack his opponent.
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