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动手
dòngshǒu
Description
"动手"的意思是开始做一件事，用手去做。
"动手" means to start doing something, using your hands.
它也可以表示用手打人，所以说"不要动手"就是不要打架。
It can also mean to hit someone with your hands, so "不要动手" means don't fight.
Meanings
动手dòngshǒu
to start doing something; get to work
我们现在就动手吧。
Let's get started right now.
动手dòngshǒu
to hit someone; use one's hands (to fight)
有话好好说，别动手。
Speak nicely, don't use your hands.
动手dòngshǒu
to touch something with one's hands
这些东西请不要动手。
Please don't touch these things.
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Notes
- Etymology
动 (move) + 手 (hand), literally "move the hands".
- Nuance
context decides between "start working" and "hit someone"; often heard as 别动手 = don't fight.
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