Definition
拿手戏 literally means 'a play one is good at' and refers to something you are particularly skilled at — your strong suit or best trick. It can be a specific skill (like cooking a dish) or a broader area of expertise. Think of it as 'one's forte' or 'go-to move' in a performance or everyday context.
n.
one's strong suitone's specialtysomething one is very good at
Examples
- 拿手戏。Zuò hóngshāo ròu shì tā de ná shǒu hū.Making braised pork is his specialty.
- 拿手戏，。Chàng gē bú shì wǒ de ná shǒu hū, wǒ gèng xǐhuan tiào wǔ.Singing is not my strong suit; I prefer dancing.
- 拿手戏。Zhè dào cài shì zhè jiā cāntīng de ná shǒu hū.This dish is the restaurant's specialty.
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