独门 (dú mén) — a special skill or technique unique to an individual or family, often kept as a secret
Definition
A special skill, recipe, or technique that belongs to one person or family — usually kept secret and passed down. 独门 highlights exclusivity and ownership, not just quality.
noun
a special skill or technique unique to an individual or familyoften kept as a secret
Measure word · 门
Examples
- 独门。Tā de dú mén gōng fu shì jiā lǐ chuán xià lái de.His unique skill was handed down from his family.
- 独门。Zhè jiā diàn de dú mén zuò fǎ hěn tè bié.This shop's special method is very unique.
- 独门。Tā huā le shí nián xué huì zhè mén dú mén jì shù.He spent ten years learning this exclusive technique.
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