zhǎng

palm of the hand; to hold in one's hand; to slap

HSK 5 #890

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 890th character
Radical ⼿ (64.8)
Strokes 12
Index # 2610

Definitions

掌 zhǎng
  1. 1. palm of the hand
  2. 2. to hold in one's hand
  3. 3. to slap
  4. 4. to wield
  5. 5. sole of the foot
  6. 6. paw
  7. 7. horseshoe

Stroke order

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Words containing 掌

Word Meaning
shopkeeper
fig. it takes two persons to start a dispute
fig. it takes two persons to start a dispute
in charge (of a position etc); responsible
prickly pear
baguazhang (a form of Chinese boxing)
fig. everything is going very well.
to put one's palms together (in prayer); to clasp hands
to wield (power etc)
It's difficult to achieve anything without support.
to hurt then comfort; to punish then reward
hurt then comfort; punish then reward
to applaud; to clap
to clap hands
handheld computer; PDA (personal digital assistant)
handheld computer; PDA (personal digital assistant)
face (mining)
to prepare meals; chef
to prepare meals; chef
to control; in control of
PDA; Personal Digital Assistant