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动手

HSK 5

dòngshǒu

get down to it; strike

Alternative translations

  • en venir aux mains
  • passer à l'action

Explanation

to raise a hand to hit sb; to touch; to handle (typically used in cautioning sb *not* to touch sth)

Examples

动手做作业。

dòngshǒu zuòzuòyè

Get started on your homework

不要动手,小心!

bù yào dòngshǒu, xiǎoxīn!

Don't touch, be careful!