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擅长

shàn cháng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to be good at; to be expert in

Definition

在某方面有特别的技能或能力。

To be good at or excel in a particular area.

Usage

常用于表示某人在某个领域或某项活动中有突出的能力，后面通常接名词或动词短语。

Often used to indicate that someone has outstanding ability in a certain field or activity, usually followed by a noun or verb phrase.

Examples

  • 1 他擅长弹钢琴，经常在音乐会上表演。 (He is good at playing the piano and often performs at concerts.)
  • 2 她擅长数学，已经多次在竞赛中获奖。 (She excels in mathematics and has won many competitions.)
  • 3 这位作家擅长描写人物的心理活动。 (This writer is skilled at describing characters' inner thoughts.)
  • 4 我不擅长与人交际，更喜欢独处。 (I'm not good at socializing; I prefer to be alone.)
  • 5 每个学生都应该找到自己擅长的领域。 (Every student should find the area they are good at.)

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