粵

著zoek6手sau2

simp着手
zoek6 sau2zhuó shǒu

English

  1. to put one's hand to it
  2. to start out on a task
  3. to set out
  4. to set about; to start doing something

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 由某一度、某一點開始接觸、處理

Examples

  • 她揮著手向他打招呼。

    She greeted him waving her hand.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 傑西推著手推車散步。

    Jessie strolled along beside the cart.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 著手調查呢單案

    to start/open an investigation into this case

Sources: cc-cedict, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.