手段 (shǒu duàn) — (neutral) method, means, strategy; (often negative) trick, tactic, ploy
Definition
手段 covers both neutral 'method/means' and a negative sense 'trick/ploy' (unfair tactics). It is broader and often more strategic than 办法 or 方法; 策略 and 战略 are planned, large-scale strategy rather than a single move.
noun
(neutral) methodmeansstrategy(often negative) tricktacticploy
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 手段。Jiě jué wèn tí xū yào yǒu xiào de shǒu duàn.Solving problems requires effective methods.
- 手段。Tā yòng le bú zhèng dāng de shǒu duàn lái dá chéng mù biāo.He used improper means to achieve his goal.
- 手段。Zhè shì yí gè cháng jiàn de xiāo shòu shǒu duàn.This is a common sales tactic.
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