English–Chinese
“hands and feet” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu jiǎo
Example
他手脚受伤了，不能用力走路。tā shóu jiǎo shòu shāng le bù néng yòng lì zǒu lù
His hands and feet are injured, so he cannot take firm steps.
How to say “hands and feet” in Chinese
“Hands and feet” in Chinese is 手脚 (shǒu jiǎo).
Hands and feet treated as one practical system, from the body parts themselves to the ease of using them.
Example sentences with 手脚
胎儿在子宫里会不时踢动和抬起手脚。tāi ér zài zi gōng lǐ huì bù shí tī dòng hé tái qǐ shóu jiǎo
A fetus sometimes kicks and raises its hands and feet in the womb.
Tips for using 手脚
- The paired form makes the noun sound natural for general physical ability, while a specific arm, leg, hand, or foot requires a more exact body-part word.