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to raise a hand

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ju3shou3 • jǔshǒu

Meaning


Primary

to raise a hand

Alternatives

raise a hand, raises a hand, raised a hand, raising a hand, raise one's hand, raise hand

Mnemonic


举手 To raise a hand is 举 to lift up your 手 hand and put it in the air.

Usage


他 因为 有 问题 而 举手。

He raised a hand because he had a question.

如果 你 同意, 就 举手。

If you agree, raise your hand.

他 在 会议 中 举手 发言。

He raised his hand to speak during the meeting.