手柄

shǒu bǐng
handle

他紧握方向盘的手柄,确保安全。

He gripped the steering wheel's handle firmly to ensure safety.


general

A part of something designed to be held or operated by the hand.

这个工具的手柄很粗糙,需要改进。

The handle of this tool is rough and needs improvement.

他转动门的手柄,走了进去。

He turned the door handle and walked in.

Commonly used for tools, doors, machinery, or gaming controllers.

Engineering
technical

A lever or control mechanism operated by hand.

机器人的手柄需要精确的传感器来感知力度。

The robot's handle requires precise sensors to detect force.

In engineering contexts, often refers to a control interface.

Collocations

方向盘手柄steering wheel handle刀柄knife handle控制手柄control handle

Pro Tip

Distinguish from '把柄'

'手柄' refers to a physical handle, while '把柄' (bǎbǐng) means 'handle' in a figurative sense (e.g., leverage or advantage).

Word Origin

Composed of '手' (hand) and '柄' (handle/lever), reflecting its function as a hand-operated part.

Usage Notes

Primarily a physical object; avoid using metaphorically unless in technical jargon (e.g., 'control handle' in software).

Word Breakdown

hand
root
+
handle/lever
root
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