HSK 7–9 · noun · Practice

手头

shǒutóu

on hand; at the moment (regarding money or work)

我手头有点紧,下个月再还你钱。

Wǒ shǒutóu yǒu diǎn jǐn, xià gè yuè zài hái nǐ qián。

I'm a bit short on money right now; I'll pay you back next month.

他最近手头阔绰,常请朋友吃饭。

Tā zuìjìn shǒutóu kuòchuò, cháng qǐng péngyou chī fàn。

He's been flush with money lately and often treats friends to meals.