手下

shǒu xià

Dictionary entry

under one's control or administration

What does 手下 mean?

手下 (shǒu xià) has the following dictionary meaning.

1under one's control or administration

2subordinates

3(money etc) on hand

4sb's financial means

5when taking action

Character breakdown

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手shǒuhand · (formal) to hold 下xiàdown · downwards

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手下

shǒu xià

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