- 动手术 dòngshǒushù to have an operationTo perform a surgical operation or to undergo surgery as a patient
- 动手动脚 dòngshǒudòngjiǎo to take libertiesTo behave inappropriately or disrespectfully toward someone; to grope or get fresh.
- 君子动口不动手 jūnzǐdòngkǒubùdòngshǒu words over fistsA person of integrity uses reasoning and words rather than physical force to resolve a conflict.
- 自己动手 zìjǐdòngshǒu to do something oneselfTo perform a task by one's own efforts; to serve oneself or help oneself to something.
- 动手脚 dòngshǒujiǎo to tamper withTo mess around with something or use tricks behind the scenes, typically for dishonest or underhanded purposes.
- 劳动手段 láodòngshǒuduàn means of laborcollective term for material resources used to influence or transform an object of labor, such as tools, buildings, land, and roads
- 亲自动手 qīnzìdòngshǒu to do the job oneselfTo set to work oneself; to do a job personally rather than delegating it