反掌

fǎn zhǎng

Dictionary entry

lit. to turn over one's palm

What does 反掌 mean?

反掌 (fǎn zhǎng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. to turn over one's palm

2fig. everything is going very well.

Character breakdown

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反fǎncontrary · in reverse 掌zhǎngpalm of the hand · sole of the foot

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反掌

fǎn zhǎng

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