jǔ shǒu
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    v.put up/raise one's hand(s)

    • jǔ shǒu lán chē

      举手

      raise one's hand to stop a car

    • zhī dào dá àn qǐng jǔ shǒu

      知道答案举手

      Put your hand up if you know the answer.

    • jǔ shǒu lái xuān shì

      举手宣誓

      hold up one's hand and take a solemn oath

  • 2

    v.put hands up to show approval or gesture

    • dí rén jǔ shǒu tóu xiáng le

      敌人举手投降

      The enemy put up their hands in surrender.

    • tā jǔ shǒu zhì yì

      举手致意

      She raised his hand in greeting.

    • zàn chéng de qǐng jǔ shǒu

      赞成举手

      Those in favour please put up their hands.