本领 (běn lǐng) — skill; ability; capability
Definition
本领 emphasizes practical skill you've developed through practice. Pairs with 项/个; compare 能力 (general ability) and 技能 (technical/vocational skill).
noun
skillabilitycapability
Measure word · 项, 个
Examples
- 本领。Tā yǒu yí xiàng liǎo bù qǐ de běn lǐng.He has an amazing skill.
- 本领。Zhè zhǒng běn lǐng xū yào cháng qī liàn xí.This kind of ability requires long-term practice.
- 本领。Tā de běn lǐng zài gōng zuò zhōng dé dào le fā huī.His skills were put to use in his work.
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