What does 着手 mean in Chinese?

着手 (zhuó shǒu) means "to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 着手?

着手 is pronounced "zhuó shǒu" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 着手?

着手 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 着手?

着手 is made up of the characters 着, 手. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 着手?

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着手 (zhuó shǒu), to put one's hand to it

着手

zhuó shǒu

to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out

verb

Traditional: 著手

Characters in This Word

着手

Definitions

(verb) to put one's hand to it
to start out on a task
to set out

Example Sentences

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Related Words

创业(chuàng yè)· to begin an undertaking

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下手(xià shǒu)· to start

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摩拳擦掌(mó quán cā zhǎng)· fig. to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms (idiom)

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以小挤大(yǐ xiǎo jǐ dà)· minor projects eclipse major ones (idiom)

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HSK & Exam Info

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