动手

Traditional: 動手

dòng shǒu

Dictionary entry

to set about (a task)

What does 动手 mean?

动手 (dòng shǒu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to set about (a task)

2to raise a hand to hit sb

3to touch; to handle (typically used in cautioning sb *not* to touch sth)

Character breakdown

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动dòng(of sth) to move · to set in movement 手shǒuhand · (formal) to hold

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How to pronounce 动手

动手

dòng shǒu

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