story plot; skill; ability
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
story plot; source material for literary works
formalUsed primarily in literary and academic contexts to refer to the core narrative foundation of a work.
The story plot of this historical ode is the historical event of the Chu-Han contention.
The source plot of this Tang dynasty poem is difficult to verify today.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This opera is adapted from the plot of a folk tale.
Most of the source plots of these ancient poems and ci verses have been lost over history.
In literature class, our teacher led us to analyze the plot of this novel.
noun
skill; ability; talent
neutralCommonly used in daily spoken and written Chinese to refer to a person's professional or practical capabilities.
His bike repair skills are very strong; he fixed my bicycle quickly.
Young people should learn more skills to gain a foothold in society.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This chef has excellent cooking skills and solid professional ability.
She has acting talent and can easily handle all kinds of stage roles.
When encountering difficulties, only relying on your own skills can solve the problem.