拿手 (ná shǒu) — good at; expert in

Definition

Adjective meaning 'good at' or 'one's specialty,' used for skills or dishes someone excels at. Stronger than the more general 善, and not used for moral goodness the way 善 is.

adjective
good atexpert in

Examples

  • 拿手
    Zhè shì tā de ná shǒu hǎo cài.
    This dish is her specialty.
  • 拿手
    Tā xiū diàn nǎo hěn ná shǒu.
    He is very good at fixing computers.
  • 拿手
    Tā zuì ná shǒu de shì yóu yǒng.
    What he's best at is swimming.

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