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The word 动手 is formed by combining two characters: 动 (dòng), meaning "to move" or "to start", and 手 (shǒu), meaning "hand". Together, they create a vivid conceptual image where the action of "moving one's hand" serves as a direct and tangible metaphor for initiating any kind of physical action, engaging in a task, or literally starting a fight. It's a concrete visual that broadens into the abstract idea of taking the first step or becoming actively involved.
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大家一起动手做饭。
他喜欢动手做玩具。
在动手之前，请先阅读说明书。
如果遇到问题，不要轻易动手打人。
在动手实验的过程中，我们发现了新的现象。