Chinese

chūshǒu
Meaning: to spend money; to make a move
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

出
手

Example sentences

He is very generous with his spending.
他冷眼看著這一切發生,卻沒有出手幫忙。
他冷眼看著这一切发生,却没有出手帮忙。
He watched all this happen with a cold eye, but did not reach out to help.
他出手非常闊綽,買了許多昂貴的禮物。
他出手非常阔绰,买了许多昂贵的礼物。
He is very lavish with his spending and bought many expensive gifts.
她出手很大方,經常請同事吃飯。
她出手很大方,经常请同事吃饭。
She is very generous and often treats her colleagues to meals.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe how someone spends money (generously or stingily), or to describe taking action.

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