手法 (shǒu fǎ) — technique, method, skill (in a particular field)
Definition
手法 is a skilled, often professional technique — broader than 技巧 (a specific knack) and more about craft than 方法 (a general method). It can also mean a 'trick or tactic' when used in a negative sense.
noun
techniquemethodskill (in a particular field)
Examples
- 手法。Zhè wèi huà jiā de shǒu fǎ hěn xì nì.This painter's technique is very delicate.
- 手法。Tā de tóu lán shǒu fǎ hěn biāo zhǔn.His shooting technique is very standard.
- 手法。Tā yòng le bú zhèng dāng de shǒu fǎ yíng dé bǐ sài.He used unfair tactics to win the game.
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