| 手段 | shǒu duàn | method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 选手 | xuǎn shǒu | athlete; contestant | |
| 对手 | duì shǒu | opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match | |
| 手术 | shǒu shù | (surgical) operation; surgery; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 手续 | shǒu xù | procedure; Classifiers: 道 ; formalities |
| 1 | I have two hands. | |
| 2 | The restroom is very clean. | |
| 3 | Washing hands requires water. | |
| 4 | My hand slipped | |
| 5 | I have a mobile phone. |
