Definition
一把手 has two main meanings. It can refer to the top leader or chief of an organization (the 'first hand'), or it can describe someone who is very skilled or capable in a certain area (a 'good hand'). The first meaning is more common in formal or workplace contexts.
n.
headchieffirst in commanda good handan able person
Examples
- 一把手。Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de yī bǎ shǒu.He is the head of our company.
- 一把手。Tā zài biānchéng fāngmiàn shì yī bǎ shǒu.She is a good hand at programming.
- 一把手。Xīn lái de yī bǎ shǒu hěn yǒu jīngyàn.The new chief is very experienced.
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