股掌

gǔ zhǎng

Dictionary entry

(have sb in) the palm of one's hand

What does 股掌 mean?

股掌 (gǔ zhǎng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(have sb in) the palm of one's hand

2fig. (under) one's complete control

Character breakdown

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股gǔthigh · part of a whole; portion of a sum 掌zhǎngpalm of the hand · sole of the foot

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股掌

gǔ zhǎng

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