动手 meaning and pronunciation

动手
Simplified word
動手
Traditional word

动手 English definition

dòng shǒu

  • to hit with hands or fists
  • to start work
  • to touch

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  • (dòng): (of sth) to move; to set in movement; to displace; to touch; to make use of; to stir (emotions); to alter; abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2], verb;
  • (shǒu): hand; (formal) to hold; person engaged in certain types of work; person skilled in certain types of work; personal(ly); convenient; classifier for skill; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1];