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入手

rù shǒu

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to begin (with ...) (typically used in a structure such as 從|从[cong2] + {noun} + 入手[ru4 shou3]: "to begin with {noun}; to take {noun} as one's starting point")
  • to receive; to obtain; to buy

Definition

开始做;着手。

to start doing; to set about.

Usage

表示开始进行某项工作或学习,常用于说明如何开始做一件事。

Indicates the beginning of a task or learning process, often used to describe how to start something.

Examples

  • 1 学习一门新语言,最好从简单词汇入手。 (When learning a new language, it's best to start with simple vocabulary.)
  • 2 这个项目难度大,我们需要从基础环节入手。 (This project is difficult; we need to start with the basic steps.)
  • 3 他想学弹吉他,决定先入手一把便宜的琴。 (He wants to learn guitar and decided to start by buying a cheap guitar.)
  • 4 解决这个问题,应该从分析原因入手。 (To solve this problem, we should start by analyzing the causes.)
  • 5 她刚入职,需要从熟悉公司文化入手。 (She just started the job, so she needs to start by getting familiar with the company culture.)

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