English–Chinese
“gesture” in Chinese
How to say “gesture” in Chinese
“Gesture” in Chinese is 手势 (shǒu shì).
A deliberate movement of the hand that communicates an idea, direction, or attitude without spoken words.
Example sentences with 手势
聋哑人士常用手势交流。lóng yǎ rén shì cháng yòng shǒu shì jiāo liú
People who are deaf and mute often use gestures to communicate.
Tips for using 手势
- Gestures such as pointing, beckoning, and a thumbs-up can carry different meanings across cultures, so the same movement may need a different interpretation in a Chinese-speaking setting.
Other Chinese words for “gesture”
他在地图上用手比划路线。tā zài dì tú shàng yòng shǒu bǐ huà lù xiàn
He gestures to show the route on the map with his hand.