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着手

著手
zhuó shǒu
HSK 6
to put one's hand to it
verb

Example Sentences

我们应该尽快着手这个项目。
wǒmen yīnggāi jǐnkuài zháoshǒu zhègè xiàngmù 。
We should get started on this project as soon as possible.
他昨天就已经着手准备报告了。
tā zuótiān jiù yǐjīng zháoshǒu zhǔnbèi bàogào le 。
He already started preparing the report yesterday.
在解决问题之前，我们要先着手分析数据。
zài jiějué wèntí zhīqián ， wǒmen yào xiān zháoshǒu fēnxī shùjù 。
Before solving the problem, we should first start by analyzing the data.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

开始kāishǐ
to begin
More general term for starting something; can be used in a wider variety of contexts.
著手zhùshǒu
to tackle
Implies a more hands-on approach, often used in the context of projects or tasks.

Words Starting With 着

着想zhuó xiǎng
to give thought (to others); to consider (other people's needs)
着重zhuó zhòng
put emphasis on; to stress; to emphasize

Words Ending With 手

握手wò shǒu
to shake hands
对手duì shǒu
opponent; adversary; match
凶手xiōng shǒu
assailant; murderer; assassin
分手fēn shǒu
to split up; to break up
动手dòng shǒu
to hit with hands or fists; to start work; to touch

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Individual Characters

着zhuó
to wear (clothes), to contact
手shǒu
hand

Public Lists with 着手

HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Workplace & Office
Meetings, reports, colleagues, office tools, schedules, HR terms.
Job Hunting & Careers
Resumes, interviews, job ads, promotions, career development.
Advanced HSK6 Terms
Vocabulary used in HSK6 for near-native level fluency.