拿手 náshǒu expert in
expert in; good at
How to remember 拿手: 拿 hold + 手 hand = expert in.
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How it is used
- Good at / expert in - 他做菜很拿手 (tā zuò cài hěn náshǒu) he's a great cook.
- Describes one's forte: 拿手菜 (náshǒu cài) signature dish, 拿手好戏 one's specialty/party piece.
Example sentences
- 这不是我拿手的。 Zhè búshì wǒ náshǒu de.That is not my line.
- 为什么你做饭那么拿手呢？ Wèishénme nǐ zuòfàn nàme náshǒu ne?Why are you so good at cooking?