🇬🇧🇨🇳 finger - 手指 : English Lesson

Meaning of "finger" ("手指"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A finger is one of the five bendy sticks on the end of your hand that you use to point, pick things up, poke, and do things like drawing, buttoning, and typing.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I balanced a pea on my finger, and for three glorious seconds I was King of Vegetables.

My finger tried to snap but just made a soft, confused clap like a shy clam closing.

My finger tried to whistle, but all it did was get stuck in my mouth and make me drool.

My little brother used his finger as a drumstick and turned the kitchen table into a rock concert.

Your finger bones are called phalanges—but don’t worry, they still work perfectly fine for nose-picking and cookie-grabbing.

A small boy puts his hand in warm paint. He puts paint on one finger, then two fingers, then three. He smiles and counts five fingers. Later the boy closes the door and hurts a finger. His mum puts a small cloth on the hurt finger and kisses the hand. The boy smiles and waves his five fingers.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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