意思
To understand someone's intentions or thoughts without them speaking.
文化背景
In traditional markets, merchants are famous for being able to 'read the hand' of a buyer to know the maximum price they are willing to pay. Classical poets like Hafez often mention reading the 'line of the face' to understand the secrets of the heart. Iranians use this phrase in comments when someone posts a 'humble brag' or a subtle flex, signaling they see the true intent.
Use the Short Version
In 90% of cases, just say 'Dastet ro khandam' (I read your hand). It sounds more natural.
Don't use with Bosses
Telling a boss 'I read your hand' can imply you think they are sneaky.
意思
To understand someone's intentions or thoughts without them speaking.
Use the Short Version
In 90% of cases, just say 'Dastet ro khandam' (I read your hand). It sounds more natural.
Don't use with Bosses
Telling a boss 'I read your hand' can imply you think they are sneaky.
自我测试
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
من نیت بد او را فهمیدم؛ در واقع دستش را ________.
The idiom uses the verb 'khandan' (to read).
Which situation best fits the idiom?
When would you say 'Dasteto khandam'?
The idiom is about discovering hidden intentions.
Choose the most common short form of the idiom.
Which one is more common in daily speech?
'Dast-e kasi ra khandan' is the standard short version.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چطور فهمیدی من میخواهم به سفر بروم؟ B: ________
This explains how B intuited A's secret plan.
🎉 得分: /4
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4 练习من نیت بد او را فهمیدم؛ در واقع دستش را ________.
The idiom uses the verb 'khandan' (to read).
When would you say 'Dasteto khandam'?
The idiom is about discovering hidden intentions.
Which one is more common in daily speech?
'Dast-e kasi ra khandan' is the standard short version.
A: چطور فهمیدی من میخواهم به سفر بروم؟ B: ________
This explains how B intuited A's secret plan.
🎉 得分: /4
常见问题
2 个问题Historically yes, but today it is purely metaphorical for intuition.
Yes! If someone is planning a surprise party and you find out, you can say it playfully.
相关表达
مچ کسی را گرفتن
similarTo catch someone red-handed.
فکر کسی را خواندن
synonymTo read someone's mind.
دم به تله دادن
contrastTo fall into a trap.