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HSK 6verbverb / noun

动手

Traditional: 動手

dòng shǒu

动手 (dòng shǒu) means “to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch”. It is an HSK 6 Chinese word (traditional 動手) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 动手

Practice each character:

动手

Example

有话好说,别动手打人伤人!

Bié dòngshǒu dǎ rén!

Don't hit people!

More HSK 6 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 动手 mean?
动手 (dòng shǒu) means “to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch”. It is an HSK 6 word.
How is 动手 pronounced?
动手 is pronounced “dòng shǒu” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 动手?
动手 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27