zhuó​shǒu HSK7

to set about

着手 著手 zhuó//shǒu
to set about particle + noun
To put one's hand to a task; to start or begin work on something.
to be tricked
(literary) To be the victim of a plot or calculation; to be poisoned or drugged.
to succeed
(literary) To get a chance; to succeed in a scheme or grab an opportunity.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
8.59 per million appears in 4% of films
Written text
24.8 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 7

Cross-References

Synonym

Sources