手上 (shǒu shǎng) — in one's hands; on hand
Definition
手上 refers to what someone currently has, holds, or is responsible for — literally 'on/in the hands'. Unlike 手里的 (the physical object being held), 手上 extends to resources, tasks, or evidence at one's disposal.
noun
in one's handson hand
Examples
- 手上。Tā shǒu shǎng ná zhe yì běn shū.He is holding a book in his hands.
- 手上。Wǒ shǒu shǎng méi yǒu xiàn jīn.I don't have cash on hand.
- 手上？Nǐ shǒu shǎng yǒu shén me zhèng jù?What evidence do you have in your hands?
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