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)

verb HSK 3.0 · Band 5 trad. 動手

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See it in sentences

饭菜好了,大家动手。

The food is ready; everyone dig in.

修理电脑前要动手查资料吗?

Before fixing a computer should one start by looking things up?