To begin a task or operation; to start using one's hands to do something

To learn or master a skill; to get the hang of a tool or piece of software

To get something in one's hand; to reach a goal or obtain a desired object

The seat or position of honor, usually to the left; also written as 上首 shàng​shǒu

A predecessor; the person who previously handled a matter or owned a property

A master or expert at a specific skill or craft

At the very beginning of a process or event

The player whose turn comes next in a game or sequence; the person to one's left in games like mahjong