Definition
行家里手 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning a connoisseur or expert in a particular field. The word 行 (háng) here refers to a profession or trade, and 里手 means 'insider' or 'expert'. It emphasizes deep knowledge and skill accumulated through experience, not just theoretical learning. Use it to describe someone who is a true professional or authority in their line of work.
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connoisseurexpert (in a specific field or trade)
Examples
- 行家里手，。Tā shì gǔdǒng jiàndìng fāngmiàn de háng, yì yǎn jiù néng kàn chū zhēn jiǎ.He is an expert in antique appraisal and can tell real from fake at a glance.
- 行家里手，。Zhè dào cài de zuòfǎ zhǐyǒu háng cái dǒng, yìbān rén zuò bù chūlái.Only a connoisseur knows how to make this dish; ordinary people can't replicate it.
- ，行家里手。Zài cháyì fāngmiàn, tā suàn de shàng shì háng le.In the art of tea, she can be considered an expert.
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