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着手

著手
zhuó shǒu
HSK 6
to put one's hand to it
verb

Example Sentences

我们应该尽快着手这个项目。
wǒmen yīnggāi jǐnkuài zháoshǒu zhègè xiàngmù 。
We should get started on this project as soon as possible.
他昨天就已经着手准备报告了。
tā zuótiān jiù yǐjīng zháoshǒu zhǔnbèi bàogào le 。
He already started preparing the report yesterday.
在解决问题之前，我们要先着手分析数据。
zài jiějué wèntí zhīqián ， wǒmen yào xiān zháoshǒu fēnxī shùjù 。
Before solving the problem, we should first start by analyzing the data.

Individual Characters

着zhuó
to wear (clothes), to contact
手shǒu
hand

Words with similar meanings

开始kāishǐ
to begin
More general term for starting something; can be used in a wider variety of contexts.
著手zhùshǒu
to tackle
Implies a more hands-on approach, often used in the context of projects or tasks.

Words Starting With 着

着想zhuó xiǎng
to give thought (to others); to consider (other people's needs)
着重zhuó zhòng
put emphasis on; to stress; to emphasize

Words Ending With 手

握手wò shǒu
to shake hands
对手duì shǒu
opponent; adversary; match
凶手xiōng shǒu
assailant; murderer; assassin
分手fēn shǒu
to split up; to break up
动手dòng shǒu
to hit with hands or fists; to start work; to touch

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HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Workplace & Office
Meetings, reports, colleagues, office tools, schedules, HR terms.
Job Hunting & Careers
Resumes, interviews, job ads, promotions, career development.
Advanced HSK6 Terms
Vocabulary used in HSK6 for near-native level fluency.