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伸手
shēn shǒu
Meaning
- to reach out with one's hand
- (fig.) to beg
- to meddle
Definition
伸出手，比喻向别人请求或索要（通常指物质上的帮助）。
To reach out one's hand; figuratively, to ask or beg for something (usually material assistance).
Usage
用于描述实际伸出手的动作，或比喻性地表示向他人索要财物、帮助等。常带有贬义，指不劳而获或过度依赖他人。
Used to describe the physical act of extending a hand, or figuratively to indicate asking for money, help, etc. Often carries a negative connotation of freeloading or excessive dependence.
Examples
- 1 他伸手想扶住快要摔倒的老人。 (He reached out to steady the elderly man who was about to fall.)
- 2 有些人总喜欢伸手向父母要钱。 (Some people always like to ask their parents for money.)
- 3 遇到困难时，不要轻易伸手求助。 (When encountering difficulties, don't easily ask for help.)
- 4 她伸手拿起桌上的书。 (She reached out and picked up the book on the table.)
- 5 他总是伸手想占别人的便宜。 (He always tries to take advantage of others.)
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