双手

雙手

shuāngshǒu

noun HSK 5 #4,024

Meanings

她双手捧着一杯热茶。

Tā shuāngshǒu pěng zhe yī bēi rèchá.

She held a cup of hot tea with both hands.

幸福要靠双手去创造。

Xìngfú yào kào shuāngshǒu qù chuàngzào.

Happiness must be created with your own two hands.

我双手赞成你的提议。

Wǒ shuāngshǒu zànchéng nǐ de tíyì.

I wholeheartedly support your proposal.

usage

双手赞成 (support with both hands) means enthusiastic, wholehearted support. It's a common expression in meetings and discussions.

culture

In China, giving and receiving things with 双手 (both hands) is a sign of respect, especially with business cards, gifts, or when serving elders.

双 shuāng

手 shǒu