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The word 出手 is formed by combining the character 出, meaning "to exit" or "to go out", with 手, meaning "hand". This creates a verb-object structure where the action of exiting is applied to the hand, literally meaning "to put out one's hand". This literal sense evolved to denote taking action, such as intervening or making a move, based on the physical act of extending one's hand.

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他出手帮助朋友。

Tā chūshǒu bāngzhù péngyou.

He took action to help his friend.

警察出手制止了打架。

Jǐngchá chūshǒu zhìzhǐ le dǎjià.

The police intervened to stop the fight.

在关键时刻，他果断出手。

Zài guānjiàn shíkè, tā guǒduàn chūshǒu.

At the critical moment, he decisively took action.

公司出手收购了那家小企业。

Gōngsī chūshǒu shōugòu le nà jiā xiǎo qǐyè.

The company made a move to acquire that small business.

投资者看准时机后迅速出手。

Tóuzīzhě kàn zhǔn shíjī hòu xùnsù chūshǒu.

The investor quickly made a move after spotting the right timing.

Word Definition - 出手

chū shǒu to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task

Individual Character Details

出 chū, chū
手 shǒu