Word information
Simplified动手
Traditional動手
Pinyindòngshǒu
Part of speech动
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.06
Chinese word dictionary
动手
dòngshǒu · to set about (a task); to raise a hand to hit sb; to touch; to handle (typically used in cautioning sb *not* to touch sth)
Character breakdown
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How to learn 动手
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手机shǒujī
cell phone; mobile phone; CL:部[bu4],臺|台[tai2]
动dòng(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to displace; to touch; to make use of; to stir (emotions); to alter; abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2], verb
手shǒuhand; (formal) to hold; person engaged in certain types of work; person skilled in certain types of work; personal(ly); convenient; classifier for skill; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1]
手表shǒubiǎowristwatch; CL:塊|块[kuai4],隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4]
洗手间xǐshǒujiāntoilet; lavatory; washroom
运动yùndòngto move; to exercise; sports; exercise; motion; movement; campaign; CL:場|场[chang3]