動土 dòng tǔ

to start building; to break ground (prior to building sth)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to start building
  2. 2. to break ground (prior to building sth)

Characters

Character Meaning
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
土 tǔ HSK 5
earth; clay; local