着手 zhuóshǒu to put one's hand to it
to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out
How to remember 着手: 着 ongoing action (verb suffix) + 手 hand = to put one's hand to it.
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How it is used
- To set about / start on a task - 我们下周着手准备 (wǒmen xiàzhōu zhuóshǒu zhǔnbèi) we'll get to work on the preparations next week.
- Read zhuóshǒu. Formal way to say 'begin working on'; often 着手 + verb or 从...着手 (start from...). Focus is on beginning concrete action.
Example sentences
- 他戴着手套。 Tā dài zhe shǒutào.He is wearing gloves.
- 汤姆戴着手套。 Tāngmǔ dàizhe shǒutào.Tom is wearing gloves.