手法 (shǒu fǎ) — technique, method, skill (in a particular field)

Definition

手法 (shǒufǎ) refers to a specific technique or method in a skilled field, such as art, sports, or performance, often implying personal style or craft. It is more concrete and field-specific than 方法 (general 'method') or 办法 ('way to solve a problem'), and less technical than 技术 (jìshù, 'technology/technique').

noun

techniquemethodskill (in a particular field)

Examples

手法。
Zhè wèi huàjiā de shǒu fǎ hěn xìnì.
This painter's technique is very delicate.
手法。
Tā de tóulán shǒu fǎ hěn biāozhǔn.
His shooting technique is very standard.
手法。
Tā yòng le bú zhèngdàng de shǒu fǎ yíngdé bǐsài.
He used unfair tactics to win the game.

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