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伸手

HSK 7-9

shēnshǒu

reach out; (fig.) ask for help; rely on others

Alternative translations

  • avancer la main
  • requérir aide et assistance
  • demander à

Explanation

to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved; to meddle

Examples

他伸出手来帮忙。

tā shēnshǒu lái bāngmáng.

He reached out to help.

别伸手去拿那个东西。

bié shēnshǒu qù ná na/ge dōngxi.

Don't reach for that thing.