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)
Examples
- ，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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