Definition
诀窍 (jué qiào) means a clever trick or secret to doing something successfully — it focuses on the practical shortcut. It differs from 技巧 (jì qiǎo, skill/technique gained through practice) and 秘诀 (mì jué, a more exclusive secret). 窍门 (qiào mén) is a close synonym, but 诀窍 often highlights the key trick that makes something work.
noun
knacktricksecret (to doing something successfully)
Examples
- 诀窍。Zhǎngwò zhège jué qiào xūyào nàixīn hé jīngyàn.Mastering this trick requires patience and experience.
- 诀窍。Tā de jué qiào shì měitiān jiānchí liànxí shí fēnzhōng.His secret is to practice for ten minutes every day.
- 诀窍。Nǐ jiāo wǒ zuò dàngāo de jué qiào ba.Teach me the knack of making cake.
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