伸手

shēn shǒu

Dictionary entry

to reach out with one's hand

What does 伸手 mean?

伸手 (shēn shǒu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to reach out with one's hand

2to hold out a hand

3(fig.) to beg

4to get involved

5to meddle

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伸shēnto stretch · to extend 手shǒuhand · (formal) to hold

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伸手

shēn shǒu

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