Definition
后手 is a noun with several distinct meanings depending on context. In colloquial speech it refers to a reserved advantage, leeway, or a trump card — something held back for later. In board games like chess or Go, it means a defensive position or move (the opposite of 先手 'initiative'). In property or legal contexts, it denotes a successor or heir.
n.
(coll.) leewayreservetrump carddefensive position (in chess or Go)successor (to property, position)
Examples
- ，后手。Nǐ fàngxīn, wǒ hái yǒu yì zhāng hòu shǒu.Don't worry, I still have a trump card.
- ，后手。Zài wéiqí zhōng, hòu shǒu shì yì zhǒng fángshǒu cèlüè.In Go, a defensive position (hòushǒu) is a defensive strategy.
- 后手。Tā shì zhè jiā qǐyè de hòu shǒu.He is the successor to this enterprise.
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