Definitions

1. 1. to start
2. 2. to put one's hand to
3. 3. to set about
4. 4. the seat to the right of the main guest

Components

• 下 xià – down
• 手 shǒu – hand

Related Words

• 打下手 dǎ xià shǒu – to act in a supporting role
• 先下手为强 xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng – strike first and gain the upper hand (idiom, martial arts term); Making the first move is an advantage.
• 老鼠拉龟，无从下手 lǎo shǔ lā guī , wú cóng xià shǒu – like mice trying to pull a turtle, nowhere to get a hand grip (idiom)