覆手

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word 覆手. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word 覆手, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say 覆手 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word 覆手 you have here. The definition of the word 覆手 will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of覆手, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Chinese

to cover; to overflow; to reply to a letter
to cover; to overflow; to reply to a letter; to overturn; to capsize
 
hand; convenient; ‑er
trad. (覆手)
simp. #(覆手)
nonstandard simp. 复手
The fushou of a Chinese yueqin

Pronunciation


Verb

覆手

  1. to turn the hand palm down

Noun

覆手

  1. (music) a part of some lute-type string instruments from China and elsewhere in East and Southeast Asia, which is glued to the soundboard near the tail of the instrument, and to which the strings are tied through holes