动手动脚 (dòng shǒu dòng jiǎ) — to grope; to take physical liberties (with someone, usually a woman)

Definition

Set-phrase verb meaning 'to grope' or 'take physical liberties' with someone — implies unwelcome touching. Stronger and more colloquial than the general verb 动手 ('to make a move / start doing').

verb
to gropeto take physical liberties (with someone, usually a woman)

Beispiele

  • 动手动脚
    Tā shì gè zhèng rén jūn zǐ, cóng lái bú duì nǚ xìng dòng shǒu dòng jiǎ.
    He's a gentleman and never makes unwanted advances toward women.
  • 动手动脚
    Zài gōng gòng chǎng hé dòng shǒu dòng jiǎ shì bú dào dé de.
    Groping in public places is immoral.
  • 动手动脚
    Tā yīn wèi duì nǚ tóng shì dòng shǒu dòng jiǎ bèi kāi chú le.
    He was fired for making unwanted advances toward a female coworker.

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