手腕

shǒu wàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

手腕：手和臂相连的部分，也比喻手段、方法（多指不正当的）。

Wrist; also metaphorical for skill, trick, or maneuver (often implying deceitful or clever methods).

本义指身体部位，引申义多用于形容人在处理事情时使用的巧妙或狡猾的手段。

Literally refers to the body part; figuratively used to describe one's clever or cunning methods in handling affairs.

1 他在谈判中玩手腕，让对方掉进陷阱。 (He played tricks in the negotiation, leading the other side into a trap.)
2 手腕骨折后，他需要休息三个月。 (After fracturing his wrist, he needs to rest for three months.)
3 这位经理很会耍手腕，总能得到他想要的东西。 (This manager is very good at using tricks; he always gets what he wants.)
4 她的手腕很细，戴不上这个手镯。 (Her wrist is too thin to wear this bracelet.)
5 官场上少不了手腕和心计。 (In official circles, tricks and scheming are indispensable.)

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