动手

dòng shǒu

HSK 5

Meaning

to set about (a task)
to hit
to punch
to touch

Definition

开始做某事；用手打人或打架。

To start doing something; to use hands to hit someone or to fight.

Usage

通常用于指开始着手进行某项工作或任务，也可指用手攻击他人。

Usually used to indicate beginning a task or activity, or to refer to physically attacking someone.

Examples

1 大家已经准备好，可以动手了。（Everyone is ready, we can start.）
2 他气得想动手打人。（He was so angry that he wanted to hit someone.）
3 别光说不做，赶紧动手吧。（Stop talking and start doing.）
4 他们因为一点小事就动手打了起来。（They started fighting over a small matter.）
5 这道菜做法简单，动手做起来很快。（This dish is easy to make, and it's quick to start cooking.）

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