下手

xià shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7

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Definitions

1. to start
2. to put one's hand to
3. to set about
4. the seat to the right of the main guest

Words Containing 下手

先下手为强

xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng

strike first and gain the upper hand (idiom, martial arts term); Making the first move is an advantage.

to act in a supporting role

wú cóng xià shǒu

not know where to start

老鼠拉龟，无从下手

lǎo shǔ lā guī , wú cóng xià shǒu

like mice trying to pull a turtle, nowhere to get a hand grip (idiom)

Child Words of 下手

down

hand