Definition
擅长 (shàn cháng) means 'to be good at' and focuses on a natural talent or practiced skill in a specific activity (e.g., singing, sports). 善于 (shàn yú) is similar but broader, often used for abstract abilities like communication or problem-solving; 精通 (jīng tōng) implies deep mastery or expertise, while 胜任 (shèng rèn) means being qualified or competent for a role or task.
verb
to be good atto be expert in
Examples
- 擅长。Tā fēicháng shàn cháng chànggē.He is very good at singing.
- 擅长。Tā shàn cháng shuō Hànyǔ.She is good at speaking Chinese.
- 擅长。Wǒ gēge shàn cháng pǎobù.My older brother is good at running.
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