Definition
过手 (guò shǒu) is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to handle (especially money or goods)' or 'to pass through one's hands'. The verb 过 (to pass) and the noun 手 (hand) can be split to insert measure words or complements, e.g., 过了一次手 ('passed through once'). It is often used in financial or transactional contexts. Note: the standard pronunciation is guò (4th tone), though the source data lists guō (1st tone), which appears to be a typo.
v.o.
to handle (money, goods, etc.)to process
Examples
- 过手，。Zhè bǐ xiànjīn yóu tā guō, bú huì yǒu wèntí.This cash will be handled by him; there won't be any problem.
- ，。Nà pī huòwù yǐjīng guò le yí cì shǒu, yīnggāi méi wèntí.That batch of goods has already been handled once; it should be fine.
- 过手。Suǒyǒu dānjù dōu jīngguò tā guō cáinéng fùkuǎn.All documents must go through his hands before payment can be made.
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