English–Chinese

“back of the hand” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǒu bèi

Example

我的手背被蚊子咬了。wǒ de shǒu bèi bèi wén zi yǎo le

A mosquito bit the back of my hand.

Illustration for 手背 (back of the hand)

How to say “back of the hand” in Chinese

“Back of the hand” in Chinese is 手背 (shǒu bèi).

The outer side of the hand opposite the palm, forming a surface between the wrist and the finger bases.

Full entry for 手背: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 手背

我用毛巾擦了手背。wǒ yòng máo jīn cā le shǒu bèi

I wiped the back of my hand with a towel.

Tips for using 手背

  • Medical and everyday descriptions use this word to locate things such as a bite, rash, or cream on the outside of the hand.

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