看家本领 (kān jiā běn lǐng) — one's special skill, one's specialty
Definition
A set phrase for one's signature, best-kept skill — the one you'd rely on when it counts. Often refers to a craft, trade, or competitive edge that defines a person.
noun
one's special skillone's specialty
Examples
- 看家本领。Tā bǎ kān jiā běn lǐng dōu ná chū lái le.He pulled out all his special skills.
- 看家本领。Pēng rèn shì tā de kān jiā běn lǐng.Cooking is his specialty.
- 看家本领。Zhè cì bǐ sài tā yòng le zì jǐ de kān jiā běn lǐng.He used his own special skill in this competition.
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