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手指 — meaning in English

shǒu zhǐ

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English meaning

  • digit noun Any of the ten Arabic numerals (0–9), or a single symbol in a number system.
  • digital adjective Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
  • dram noun A small measure or drink of liquor, especially whisky.
  • finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
  • jigger noun A small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces.

Senses

手指 is used for these senses in English:

  • digit (historical, _, units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of 1⁄16 foot, now equivalent to about 1.9 cm.
  • digital Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); especially, performed with a finger.
  • dram (by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now, _, particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.
  • finger (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
  • jet bridge (aviation) An elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane, usually enclosed and used for disembarking and embarking passengers and crew.
  • jigger (US) A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
  • so-called So named; commonly called.

digit — full definition

  1. noun Any of the ten Arabic numerals (0–9), or a single symbol in a number system.
  2. noun A finger or toe.

digital — full definition

  1. adjective Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
  2. adjective Relating to computers, the internet, or modern electronic technology generally.

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