身手 (shēn shǒu) — skill; expertise; agility; physical prowess

Definition

身手 refers to physical skill and agility, especially in martial arts or sports — not general ability or knowledge. Often used with 大显身手 ('show off one's prowess').

noun

skillexpertiseagilityphysical prowess

Examples

身手，。
Tā shēn shǒu bù fán, duō cì yíng dé bǐ sài.
His skill is extraordinary; he has won competitions many times.
身手。
Zhè wèi wǔ shù jiào liàn zhǎn shì chū le jīng rén de shēn shǒu.
This martial arts coach displayed astonishing physical prowess.
，身手。
Jīng guò cháng qī xùn liàn, tā de shēn shǒu yuè lái yuè mǐn jié.
After long-term training, his agility became increasingly sharp.