shǒu lǐ
in one’s hands
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手中 (shǒu zhōng)
in hand
手里头 (shǒu lǐ tóu)
in hand
手里 (shǒulǐ)
in hand
手中 (zhǒngshǒu)
in hand
The Chinese word 手里 (shǒulǐ) is composed of two characters: 手 (shǒu), meaning "hand," and 里 (lǐ), meaning "inside." Together, these characters form a compound word that literally means "inside the hand." This term is often used to refer to something that is being held in the hand, such as a tool or an object. It can also be used figuratively to refer to something that is under one's control or within one's reach.The character 手 (shǒu) is a pictograph that depicts a hand with five fingers. It is one of the most common characters in the Chinese language, and it is used in a wide variety of words and phrases. The character 里 (lǐ) is also a pictograph, and it depicts a person standing inside a house. It is often used to refer to the inside of something, such as a room or a building.The compound word 手里 (shǒulǐ) is first attested in the 13th century. It is a common word in modern Chinese, and it is used in both spoken and written language.
