指手画脚

指手画脚指手畫腳 zhǐ shǒu huà jiǎo ㄓˇ ㄕㄡˇ ㄏㄨㄚˋ ㄐㄧㄠˇ zi2 sau2 waak6 goek3 HSK 7-9

  • to gesticulate while talking (idiom)
  • to explain by waving one's hands
  • to criticize or give orders summarily

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 指 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 不要让她对你指手画脚。 Don't let yourself be bossed around by her.

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