Definition
两手 (liǎng shǒu) literally means 'two hands' but figuratively refers to a skill or expertise in a particular area, often used in the pattern 有∼ (have skill). It differs from 技巧 (jì qiǎo), which is a general word for 'technique' or 'knack' in a specific activity, and from 一手 (yī shǒu), which emphasizes doing something single-handedly or having a unique personal skill.
noun
one's two handsboth aspects or eventualities (figurative)skill or expertise (figurative)
Examples
- 两手。Tā liǎng shǒu dōu ná zhe xíngli.He is carrying luggage in both hands.
- 两手。Zuò zhège xiàngmù yào zuò hǎo liǎng shǒu zhǔnbèi.To do this project, you need to be prepared for both eventualities.
- 两手，。Tā zuòfàn yǒu liǎng shǒu, dàjiā dōu ài chī.She has skill in cooking; everyone loves to eat.
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