Definition
一手 (yī shǒu) as an adverb means 'all by oneself, single-handedly' — it highlights that one person did the whole job without help, stronger than 单独/独自 ('alone') and distinct from 亲手 ('personally, with one's own hands'). As a noun, it refers to a skill or expertise, often in the phrase 有一手.
noun
skillexpertise in a particular area (often used in 有一手)
adverb
all by oneselfsingle-handedlywithout outside help
Examples
- 。Tā huàhuà yě yǒu yī shǒu.He has a knack for painting too.
- 。Zhège jìhuà shì tā yī shǒu cèhuà de.This plan was planned single-handedly by him.
- 。Tā yī shǒu cāobàn le zhěng chǎng hūnlǐ.She managed the entire wedding all by herself.
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