快手 (kuài shǒu) — quick worker, deft hand; (historical) yamen bailiff

Définition

A colloquial label for someone fast and skilled at a manual task (e.g. cooking, repairs). The 'yamen bailiff' sense is historical and rare in modern use.

noun
quick workerdeft hand(historical) yamen bailiff

Exemples

  • 快手
    Tā zài chú fáng lǐ shì gè kuài shǒu, qiē cài tè bié kuài.
    He's a quick worker in the kitchen; he chops vegetables really fast.
  • 快手
    Zhè ge kuài shǒu zhǐ yòng bàn xiǎo shí jiù wán chéng le rèn wu.
    This quick worker finished the task in just half an hour.
  • 快手
    Zài gǔ dài, kuài shǒu fù zé zhuā bǔ fàn rén.
    In ancient times, yamen bailiffs were responsible for arresting criminals.

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