To have something in hand or under one's power; to seize or manage a situation, opportunity, or destiny.

the sound of clapping; applause or cheering used to express praise, encouragement, or welcome

to clap one's hands as a sign of joy, appreciation, or welcome

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers

to have control over; to keep in check; to master a situation or resource

The leader of a martial arts school, religious sect, or academic school of thought; often used metaphorically for a person in charge of a large organization or corporation.

the inner surface of the hand

to handle or manage; to be in control of something like business affairs or finances

A manager or owner of a shop or inn in olden times; also written [[掌柜的|掌櫃的|zhang3 gui4 de5]]

the person in charge of a school or clan, typically in the context of martial arts or religious organizations

to understand something very clearly, as if pointing to things in one's own palm; to know something inside out

To clap each other's hands as a gesture of encouragement or to seal a promise.

to wield power; to exercise control over an organization or government

the center or hollow of the palm of the hand

cactus; any fleshy-stemmed desert plant in the cactus family

to wield power or authority; to be in control of; to manage or direct

as easy as turning over one's hand; used to describe a task that is extremely easy to accomplish or requires no effort at all

To steer a ship or boat; to control the helm.

the bottom surface of the foot that makes contact with the ground

literally "to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms"; describes being excited and ready to start a fight or a difficult task

bear's paw; traditionally considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine but currently protected under wildlife conservation laws

The center of the palm of one's hand.

the power or control of an evil person or force; evil hands; clutches of a bad person

to applaud thunderously; describes the sound of a crowd clapping together so loudly that it resembles the noise resembles thunder

The lines and patterns on the palm of the hand

(idiom) a pearl in the palm; someone extremely precious, usually a beloved daughter

any of the five long bones of the hand, located between the carpal bones of the wrist and the phalanges of the fingers

to bring one's palms together in front of the chest as a respectful greeting or in prayer, especially in Buddhism; also called [[合十|合十|he2 shi2]]

Literally "the fish and the bear's paw"; an idiom meaning one must choose between two desirable things because they cannot both be had at the same time.

To clap one's hands; to applaud in order to show welcome, approval, or joy.

To be in charge of an official seal; figuratively, to hold power, preside over matters, or be the person in authority.

to be in charge of the cooking; to work as a cook

anecdotes, tales, or legends, especially regarding historical figures or events

Proverb meaning that a dispute or conflict is never just one person's fault and requires both sides to participate

to light a lamp, especially when night falls

one hand cannot clap; used to describe a situation where one person alone is unable to achieve a goal or resolve a conflict without support or cooperation from others

fingers and the palm of the hand

duck feet or webs, often prepared as a delicacy in Chinese cuisine; flippers or fins

to manage, control, or take responsibility for a position, business, or task

to slap someone in the face; to strike someone across the mouth

(literary) to clap hands as a sign of joy, laughter, or anger

to know something or someone extremely well, as if looking at things on the palm of one's hand; to know like the back of one's hand

to turn over the palm of one's hand; used as a metaphor for something that is extremely easy to do

To manage or be responsible for something within the scope of one's official duties

the horn-like skin or cutin on the bottom of a horse's hoof

Style of Chinese internal martial arts that emphasizes circular movement and palm techniques based on the eight trigrams

working area or face in a mine or tunnel during excavation

To clap one's hands; to applaud.

To be in charge of cooking; to prepare meals