Definition
两下子 has two distinct uses: literally 'a couple of times' (quantifier), and colloquially as a noun in the phrase 有两下子, meaning 'to have skill / a trick up one's sleeve' — it implies impressive ability in a specific area, always informal.
(quantifier) a couple of times(noun, colloquial) skillabilitytrick (e.g. in 有两下子)
Examples
- 两下子，。Tā zhēn yǒu liǎng xià zi, zhème kuài jiù bǎ wèntí jiějué le.He's really got skill — he solved the problem so quickly.
- 两下子。Wǒ zhǐ shì le liǎng xià zi jiù chénggōng le.I only tried a couple of times and succeeded.
- 两下子？Nǐ néng gěi dàjiā biǎoyǎn liǎng xià zi ma?Can you show everyone a few moves (a little performance)?
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