著手 zhuó shǒu

to start out on a task; to put one's hand to it; to set out

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to start out on a task
  2. 2. to put one's hand to it
  3. 3. to set out

Characters

Character Meaning
著 zhuó HSK 4
aspect particle indicating action in progress
手 shǒu HSK 2
hand; personal(ly); person engaged in certain types of work