Means hand (e.g. not foot); a person who is good at something
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When combined with other characters to form a new character, is simplified (see below)
 
Memory hook Resembles fingers holding something.
Combinations
ChineseliterallyEnglish
好手good handa good hand, a master at something
人手man handmanpower
Practice
ChineseliterallyEnglish
手好吗?hand good (question)Is the hand ok?
好手好master goodThe master is good.
人手好吗?manpower good (question)Is the manpower good?
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