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着手
著手
zhuóshǒu
1. to put one's hand to it
2. to start out on a task
3. to set out
HSK 6

Character Breakdown

着
zhe
to make a move, to take action
HSK 2 11 丶
手
shǒu
hand
HSK 2 4 丶

Compound Words (2)

着手成春
zhuóshǒuchéngchūn
lit. set out and it becomes spring (idiom); to effect a miracle cure (of medical operation)
大处着眼，小处着手
dàchùzhuóyǎn,xiǎochùzhuóshǒu
View the big picture while handling the details (idiom).

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