Chinese word

有两下子

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǒu liǎng xià zi

Meaning

  • verbbe skilled

Example

他有两下子，可以自己做饭。tā yóu liǎng xià zi ké yǐ zì jǐ zuò fàn

He is skilled, so he can cook for himself.

Illustration for 有两下子 (be skilled)

More examples

他对电脑维修有两下子，能自己换硬盘。tā duì diàn nǎo wéi xiū yóu liǎng xià zi néng zì jǐ huàn yìng pán

He is skilled at computer repair and can replace the hard drive himself.

Core concept

A person has a few reliable moves in a skill, enough to handle the task well.

Common phrases

  • 在厨房里有两下子zài chú fáng lǐ yóu liǎng xià zi

    be skilled in the kitchen

  • 对电脑维修有两下子duì diàn nǎo wéi xiū yóu liǎng xià zi

    be skilled at computer repair

  • 在工作中有两下子zài gōng zuò zhōng yóu liǎng xià zi

    be skilled at work

Similar words

会huì: Know the method for doing something and be capable of doing it.
擅长shàn cháng: Be especially capable in a certain area of work or activity.
掌握zhǎng wò: Master knowledge or skills well enough to apply them with ease.
精通jīng tōng: Be highly skilled and deeply knowledgeable in a particular field.

Definition in Chinese

表示某人在某项技能或事务上有一定本事，能胜任或做好，通常为口语用法。biǎo shì mǒu rén zài mǒu xiàng jì néng huò shì wù shàng yǒu yí dìng běn shì néng shèng rèn huò zuò hǎo tōng cháng wèi kóu yǔ yòng fǎ

Word origin

有两下子 (yǒuliǎngxiàzi, "to have a couple of practical moves") combines 有 (yǒu, "have") with 两下子 (liǎngxiàzi, "a couple of moves"), framing ability as having useful techniques ready to use.

Usage tips

  • This conversational expression often carries warm admiration or mild surprise, so it suits friendly comments more than formal writing.

Other meanings

  • be capableadjective

Related words

  • 两下子liǎng xià ziskillnoun

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