shǒu​xià

subordinate

  • created sense approved 手下 · shǒu​xià · under the leadership of — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    shǒu​xià

    under the leadership of

    under the control, leadership, or administration of someone; under the hands of

    手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand 下 (literal) → 下 · xià · below

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  • created sense approved 手下 · shǒu​xià · subordinate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    手下

    shǒu​xià

    subordinate

    a person under another's command; underling; subordinate personnel

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  • created sense approved 手下 · shǒu​xià · at hand — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    手下

    shǒu​xià

    at hand

    on hand; in one's possession or nearby, such as tools or items needed for a task

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  • created sense approved 手下 · shǒu​xià · at the moment of action — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    手下

    shǒu​xià

    at the moment of action

    at the time or moment of doing something, especially regarding the degree of force used; used in phrases like [[手下留情|手下留情|shou3 xia4 liu2 qing2]] meaning "to show mercy"

    手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand 下 (literal) → 下 · xià · below

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  • created sense approved 手下 · shǒu​xià · financial condition — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    手下

    shǒu​xià

    financial condition

    one's current economic situation or the availability of funds at the moment

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