手掌 (shǒu zhǎng) — palm
Definition
手掌 is the surface of the inner hand — distinct from 手指 (the fingers) and 拇指 (the thumb). 巴掌 is a synonym but colloquial, and also means 'a slap' (打一巴掌).
noun
palm
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 。Tā bǎ shǒu zhǎng shēn le chū lái.He extended his palm.
- 手掌。Wǒ de shǒu zhǎng chū hàn le.My palm is sweating.
- 手掌。Tā qīng qīng pāi le pāi hái zi de shǒu zhǎng.She gently patted the child's palm.
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