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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.put one's hand to; start doing something; set about
我们要先下手为强。
We should strike first wins.
在背后下手
attack somebody in the back
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- 2
n.seat of lower priority; right hand side; (same as 下首)
坐主宾的下手
sit on the right hand of the guest of honour
坐在老板的下手
sit on the right of the boss
- 3
n.infmlassistant; helper; aide
打下手
act as an assistant
我是她的下手。
I am her assistant.
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Word usage
- Separable word"下" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他们终于对我下了手。
They finally struck out at me.
你们什么时候对他下的手?
When did you strike out at him?
对你的亲生女儿，你怎么下得了手？
How can you strike out at your own daughter?