What does 下手 mean?
下手
to start; to set about; to make a move
It can also mean
- assistant; helper (as in 打下手)
- lower seat; seat on the right
- (slang) to buy; to go for it (when shopping)
Its characters
- 下 down
- 手 hand
In a sentence
这件事太复杂，我不知道从哪儿下手。 This matter is so complicated that I don't know where to start.
那人又低声说：“蔡、张二位都督说，一时还没有机会下手……”后面的话便听不清了。
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