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指手划脚

zhǐshǒuhuàjiǎo

Traditional: 指手劃腳

to gesticulate while talking (idiom); to explain by waving one's hands / to criticize or give orders summarily / also written [[指手畫腳|指手画脚]]

Character Breakdown

指
zhǐ
finger, toe; to point, to indicate
HSK 4
手
shǒu
hand
HSK 2
划
huà
to row or paddle a boat; to scratch; to plan; profitable
HSK 4
脚
jiǎo
leg, foot; foundation, base
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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