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Chinese dictionary
v.change hands
他家原先的住宅早已易手他人了。
The house where his family had lived changed hands long ago.
房子已经易手他人。
The house has already changed hands.
这幅画已几经易手了。
This painting has changed hands several times.
那栋房子在五年内易手了五次。
That house has changed hands five times in five years.
synonym
Word usage
- Separable word"易" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
那辆摩托车很快就易了手。
The motorcycle was quickly resold.
这件古董也易过一次手。
This antique has also been resold for one time.
这所老宅没有易过手。
The old house has never been resold.