Usages of shǒu
她 吃 早餐 前 总是 先 洗手， 也 会 用 毛巾 擦 脸。tā chī zǎocān qián zǒngshì xiān xǐshǒu, yě huì yòng máojīn cā liǎn.
Before breakfast, she always washes her hands first and also wipes her face with a towel.
我 的 手 有点儿 冷。wǒ de shǒu yǒudiǎnr lěng.
My hand is a little cold.
请 你 用 毛巾 擦 一 下 手。qǐng nǐ yòng máojīn cā yí xià shǒu.
Please wipe your hands with a towel.
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