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Referring to 'both hands' with 双手 (shuāngshǒu)
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Structure
双手 + Verb
Explanation
The noun 双手 (shuāngshǒu) means 'both hands,' emphasizing the use of two hands together. It is commonly used in descriptive and literary contexts to convey actions or states involving both hands, such as trembling or holding something. 双手 is more vivid and specific than simply saying 手.
Examples
她双手捧着一杯热茶，慢慢地喝着。
tā shuāngshǒu pěng zhe yī bēi rè chá, mànmàn de hē zhe.
She held a cup of hot tea in both hands, sipping it slowly.
他激动地用双手握住了老师的手。
tā jīdòng de yòng shuāngshǒu wò zhù le lǎoshī de shǒu.
He excitedly grasped the teacher's hand with both hands.
孩子张开双手向妈妈跑过去。
háizi zhāngkāi shuāngshǒu xiàng māma pǎo guòqù.
The child spread open both arms and ran toward his mother.