两手

• 拼音: liǎng shǒu
• 汉字拆解: 两 = 一 + 冂 + 从, two; 手 = pictograph of a hand

含义

Both hands; two-pronged approach. Literally two hands, or metaphorically a dual strategy.

Beyond literal meaning, used in idioms and political phrases: 两手抓 (grasp with both hands, pursue two goals simultaneously), 两手准备 (prepare two options/have a backup plan), 两手空空 (empty-handed). Common in policy discussions.

例句

1. 发展经济和保护环境要两手抓，两手都要硬。
2. 他去面试做了两手准备，万一这家不行还有别的选择。
3. 出门创业多年，最后两手空空地回来了。

用法指南

语境: strategy, planning, policy

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 做事要两手准备。(You should have a backup plan when doing things.)
• 两手抓，两手都要硬。(Grasp with both hands, and both must be firm.)

错误说法

• 把两手和双手混用 (两手 in idioms emphasizes duality of approach; 双手 simply means 'both hands' physically)

起源与历史

Compound of 两 (two) + 手 (hand). Extended from literal 'both hands' to metaphorical dual strategies.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal