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手脚

shǒu jiǎo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • hand and foot
  • movement of limbs
  • action
  • trick
  • step in a procedure (

Definition

手和脚；比喻为了实现某种目的而暗中采取的行动。

Hands and feet; metaphorically refers to secret actions taken to achieve a certain goal.

Usage

常用于形容在背后做小动作、耍手段或进行不正当的操作。

Often used to describe making small moves behind the scenes, playing tricks, or engaging in improper operations.

Examples

  • 1 他总是在背地里动手脚，想破坏我的计划。(He always makes secret moves behind the scenes to sabotage my plans.)
  • 2 这起事故显然是有人做了手脚。(This accident was obviously tampered with by someone.)
  • 3 在选拔过程中，有人动了手脚，导致结果不公。(During the selection process, someone manipulated things, leading to an unfair result.)
  • 4 别在考试时动手脚，被发现后果很严重。(Don't cheat during the exam; the consequences are serious if you get caught.)
  • 5 他手脚很麻利，做事效率高。(He is quick with his hands and feet, and works efficiently.)

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