股掌 gǔ zhǎng

fig. (under) one's complete control

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. (under) one's complete control
  2. 2. (have sb in) the palm of one's hand

Characters

Character Meaning
股 gǔ HSK 5
(stock) share; thigh; part of a whole
掌 zhǎng HSK 5
palm of the hand; to hold in one's hand; to slap