to reach out with one's hand · to hold out a hand · (fig.) to beg · to get involved · to meddle

shēn shǒu

sh+ēn·1st tonesh+ǒu·3rd tone

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The boy reached out for another piece of cake.

男孩伸手又拿了一塊蛋糕。

The baby caught sight of my ballpoint pen and reached out for it.

这个嬰儿盯着我的原子笔看, 並且伸手要拿它。

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