起手 qǐshǒu to set about Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents qǐshǒu to set about 起 qǐ particleverb to start to begin; to launch; to initiate; starting from (a time, place, or amount)手 shǒu noun hand the part of the arm from the wrist down, including the palm and fingersqǐshǒu to pay respects 起 qǐ particleverb to rise to get up; to stand up; to rise (as in the sun, wind, or waves); to get out of bed手 shǒu noun hand the part of the arm from the wrist down, including the palm and fingers