Definition
一试身手 is a set phrase (成语) meaning 'to try one's hand at something' or 'to show off one's skills'. It's used when someone is eager to demonstrate their ability in a particular area, often for the first time or in a new context. The literal meaning is 'to try one's body and hands' — think of it as rolling up your sleeves and giving something a go to see what you can do.
f.e.
to try one's hand (at something)to show off one's skills
Examples
- ，一试身手。Tā dì yī cì cānjiā bǐsài, hěn xiǎng yī shì shēn shǒu.He's competing for the first time and really wants to try his hand.
- ，一试身手。Zhège xīn xiàngmù hěn nán, dàn dàjiā dōu xiǎng yī shì shēn shǒu.This new project is very difficult, but everyone wants to give it a try.
- ，一试身手？Jīhuì lái le, nǐ bù xiǎng yī shì shēn shǒu ma?The opportunity has come — don't you want to try your hand?
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