下手

下手 [xià shǒu]

1. ■ （动手） put one's hand to; start; set about; set to:

下手做某一工作 start on a work [task];

不知从何下手 not know where to start; not know how to set about a job

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常用词组

1. ■ （下首）right-hand seat:

坐在主宾的下手 sit on the right hand of the chief guest

2. ■ [口] （助手） assistant; helper:

打下手儿 act as an assistant;

厨房下手 kitchen helper