Definition
两栖 (liǎng qī) literally means 'amphibious' (living or operating both on land and in water), used for animals or military operations. Figuratively, it describes a person who has skills in two different fields, like 'dual-talented'.
verb
amphibiousable to function in two environments(figurative) dual-talentedhaving skills in two different lines of work
Examples
- 。Qīngwā shì yī zhǒng diǎnxíng de liǎng qī dòngwù.Frogs are a typical amphibious animal.
- 两栖。Zhè cì liǎng qī zuòzhàn yǎnxí fēicháng chénggōng.This amphibious combat exercise was very successful.
- 两栖，。Tā shì yī míng liǎng qī xíng réncái, jì jīngtōng jìshù yòu shàncháng guǎnlǐ.He is a dual-talented person who is both proficient in technology and good at management.
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