Definition
手掌心 literally means 'the center of the palm' (the hollow part of your hand). Figuratively, it expresses the idea of being under someone's complete control — like 'in the palm of your hand'. You'll see it in expressions like 在他的手掌心 ('under his control').
n.
center of the palm(figurative) the area under one's controlsomeone's grasp
Examples
- ，手掌心。Tā bǎ shǒu tān kāi, kàn zhe zìjǐ de shǒu zhǎng xīn.He spread his hand and looked at his own palm.
- 手掌心。Zhěng gè xiàngmù dōu zài tā de shǒu zhǎng xīn lǐ.The whole project is in his control.
- 手掌心。Bú yào bǎ suǒyǒu quánlì dōu fàng zài yí gè rén de shǒu zhǎng xīn lǐ.Don't put all power in one person's hands.
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