English–Chinese
“on hand” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu tóu
Example
我手头没有零钱。wǒ shǒu tóu méi yǒu líng qián
I don't have any change on hand.
How to say “on hand” in Chinese
“On hand” in Chinese is 手头 (shǒu tóu).
Resources kept close enough to be used immediately, especially current money or useful supplies.
Example sentences with 手头
月底了，我手头有点紧，先不参加聚会。yuè dǐ le wǒ shǒu tóu yóu diǎn jǐn xiān bù cān jiā jù huì
It's the end of the month, and I'm a little short on cash, so I won't attend the gathering for now.
Tips for using 手头
- In everyday conversation, this word often describes current cash or supplies rather than a physical location, so it is useful when discussing what is readily available at present.