股掌之间 — “Within one's complete control”
股掌之间 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “within one's complete control”. Easily managed or manipulated. Literally, “between the thigh and palm”.
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股掌之间 Pronunciation and Pinyin
股掌之间 Character Breakdown
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这项任务对他来说，简直是股掌之间，他毫不费力地完成了。
To him, this task was completely within his grasp; he completed it effortlessly.
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Synonyms of 股掌之间
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Open the tool →Questions about 股掌之间
What does 股掌之间 mean?
股掌之间 (gǔ zhǎng zhī jiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “within one's complete control”.
How do you pronounce 股掌之间?
股掌之间 is pronounced gǔ zhǎng zhī jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 股掌之间 literally mean?
Literally, 股掌之间 means “between the thigh and palm”. It is used to mean “within one's complete control”.
What is the Chinese definition of 股掌之间?
股：大腿。在大腿和手掌之间。比喻在操纵控制范围之内