出手

chūshǒu

verb HSK 7-9 #6,534

Meanings

1 to take action
2 to make a move
3 to dispose of
4 to spend money

Characters

to go out; to take

Examples

是时候出手了。

Shì shíhou chūshǒu le.

It's time to take action.

他出手很大方。

Tā chūshǒu hěn dàfang.

He is generous with money.

武林高手一出手就知有没有。

Wǔlín gāoshǒu yī chūshǒu jiù zhī yǒuméiyǒu.

You can tell a martial arts master's skill as soon as they make a move.

Tips

usage

出手 has multiple meanings depending on context: 出手帮忙 (to step in and help), 出手大方 (generous spender), 出手不凡 (showing exceptional skill).

Stroke Order

出 chū

手 shǒu