No. 5,636 in Chinese
动手
"动手" means "to start doing something" or "to take action."
In a sentence
我们需要动手解决这个问题。
We need to take action to solve this problem.
In this sentence, '动手' refers to taking the initiative or starting to operate or act, emphasizing proactive engagement.
他因为生气而动手打了桌子。
He hit the table because he was angry.
Here, '动手' means starting to physically act, specifically to hit or perform a physical action with one's hands.
小孩子们动手做了一个手工艺品。
The children started making a handicraft.
In this context, '动手' describes the act of beginning a practical or hands-on activity, highlighting the manual operation aspect.
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