动手

動手

dòngshǒu

verb HSK 5 #2,109

Meanings

别光说，动手做吧！

Biéguāng shuō, dòngshǒu zuò ba!

Don't just talk, get to work!

他先动手打人的。

Tā xiān dòngshǒu dǎ rén de.

He was the one who threw the first punch.

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