动手

動手

dòngshǒu

verb HSK 5 #2,109

Meanings

HSK 1

他先动手打人的。

Tā xiān dòngshǒu dǎ rén de.

He was the one who threw the first punch.

HSK 3

别光说，动手做吧！

Biéguāng shuō, dòngshǒu zuò ba!

Don't just talk, get to work!

HSK 4

这个项目我们已经动手了。

Zhège xiàngmù wǒmen yǐjīng dòngshǒu le.

We've already started working on this project.

usage

动手 has two very different meanings: (1) to start doing something practical, (2) to physically hit someone. Context makes it clear.

usage

动手能力 (dòngshǒu nénglì) = practical/hands-on ability. Very valued in Chinese education and job descriptions.

动 dòng

手 shǒu