身手 (shēn shǒu) — skill; expertise; agility; physical prowess
Definition
身手 refers to physical skill and agility, especially in martial arts or sports — not general ability or knowledge. Often used with 大显身手 ('show off one's prowess').
noun
skillexpertiseagilityphysical prowess
Examples
- 身手，。Tā shēn shǒu bù fán, duō cì yíng dé bǐ sài.His skill is extraordinary; he has won competitions many times.
- 身手。Zhè wèi wǔ shù jiào liàn zhǎn shì chū le jīng rén de shēn shǒu.This martial arts coach displayed astonishing physical prowess.
- ，身手。Jīng guò cháng qī xùn liàn, tā de shēn shǒu yuè lái yuè mǐn jié.After long-term training, his agility became increasingly sharp.
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