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两下子

liǎng xià zi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a couple of times
  • to repeat the same
  • the same old trick
  • tricks of the trade

Definition

指有本领、有能耐，常用于口语中称赞某人做事利索或技术高超。

Refers to having skill or ability, often used in colloquial speech to praise someone for doing things efficiently or with great skill.

Usage

通常用于口语，表示某人具备某种能力或技巧，可以轻松完成某事。常跟在‘有’后面，如‘有两下子’；也可单独使用，如‘就这两下子’。

Usually used in spoken language to indicate that someone has a certain ability or skill to easily accomplish something. Often follows '有' (yǒu), e.g., '有两下子' (yǒu liǎng xià zi); can also be used alone, e.g., '就这两下子' (jiù zhè liǎng xià zi).

Examples

  • 1 他修电脑真的有两下子，几下就修好了。 (He is really skilled at fixing computers; he fixed it in no time.)
  • 2 别小看她，她在谈判桌上可有两下子。 (Don't underestimate her; she's quite something at the negotiation table.)
  • 3 就这两下子，也敢出来显摆？ (With just this little bit of skill, you dare to show off?)
  • 4 他做菜有两下子，比饭店大厨还厉害。 (He's quite good at cooking; even better than a restaurant chef.)
  • 5 这孩子学东西有两下子，一学就会。 (This kid is really quick at learning; he picks it up in no time.)

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