xià​shǒu HSK7

start

Senses

下手 xià​shǒu start

verb, expression · to start, put one's hand to, or set about a task

面对这么复杂的问题,我一时间竟然不知道该从哪里下手。

下手 xià​shǒu subordinate seat

verb · the seat to the right of the main guest, representing a lower-ranking position

在这次宴会上,他谦虚地选择坐在下手的位置。

下手 xià​shǒu take action

verb · to perform an act, often with harmful intent, or to initiate an action against someone

他想趁我不注意的时候对我下手。

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