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出手
chūshǒu
Description
“出手”常常表示动手做事，比如帮忙、买东西或者打人。
"出手" often means to start doing something, such as helping, buying things, or hitting someone.
它也可以说一个人花钱大方还是小气。
It can also describe whether a person is generous or stingy with money.
Meanings
出手chūshǒu
to take action; to make a move
看到他有麻烦，我马上出手帮忙。
Seeing he was in trouble, I immediately helped.
出手chūshǒu
to spend money; way of spending
他出手很大方，常常请大家吃饭。
He is generous and often treats everyone to meals.
出手chūshǒu
to sell off; dispose of goods
这批货很快就出手了。
This batch of goods was sold quickly.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
出 (put out) + 手 (hand), literally 'put out one's hand', i.e. take action.
- Nuance
出手大方 praises generosity; 出手 alone often means acting quickly or decisively.
In videos
“你们家主动出手带几条”
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