一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu) — head, chief, first in command; a good hand, an able person

Definition

A colloquial term meaning 'top leader / the person in charge' (the boss of an organization). It can also mean 'a good hand, an able person' at some skill.

noun
headchieffirst in commanda good handan able person

Examples

  • 一把手
    Tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de yī bǎ shǒu.
    He is the head of our company.
  • 一把手
    Tā zài biān chéng fāng miàn shì yī bǎ shǒu.
    She is a good hand at programming.
  • 一把手
    Xīn lái de yī bǎ shǒu hěn yǒu jīng yàn.
    The new chief is very experienced.

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