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- 拿手
拿手
ná shǒu
Meaning
- good at
- expert in
Definition
擅长的，有把握的。
Skillful; adept; something one is good at.
Usage
用来形容某人在某方面很有技巧或能力，通常用于烹饪、技艺等具体领域。
Used to describe someone who is skilled or capable in a certain area, often in cooking, crafts, or specific skills.
Examples
- 1 这道菜是我的拿手好戏，大家都爱吃。（This dish is my specialty; everyone loves it.）
- 2 他做木工很拿手，家里家具都是自己做的。（He is very good at woodworking; all the furniture at home is made by himself.）
- 3 我不太拿手数学，但语文还不错。（I'm not very good at math, but I'm decent at Chinese.）
- 4 她唱歌很拿手，每次聚会都要唱几首。（She is very good at singing; she sings a few songs at every gathering.）
- 5 这个魔术师拿手的是扑克牌戏法。（This magician's specialty is card tricks.）
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