着手
zhuó shǒu
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Definitions
- 1. to put one's hand to it
- 2. to start out on a task
- 3. to set out
Words Containing 着手
大处着眼，小处着手
dà chù zhuó yǎn , xiǎo chù zhuó shǒu
think of the big picture, start with the little things (idiom)
空着手
kōng zhe shǒu
empty-handed
背着手
bèi zhe shǒu
with one's hands clasped behind one's back
着手成春
zhuó shǒu chéng chūn
lit. set out and it becomes spring (idiom); to effect a miracle cure (of medical operation)