a few times; skill
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2 senses · 7 examplesnumeral-classifier compound
a few times; a couple of moves
informalUsed informally to describe a small, indefinite number of actions, often gestures or light touches.
Tā他
qīng轻
qīng轻
sāo搔
le了
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
，
shāng伤
kǒu口
jiù就
bù不
yǎng痒
le了
。
He scratched it lightly a couple of times, and the wound stopped itching.
Jiào教
liàn练
bǐ比
hua划
le了
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
，
dà大
jiā家
jiù就
míng明
bai白
le了
。
The coach gestured a few times, and everyone understood.
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Tā他
tán弹
le了
gāng钢
qín琴
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
，
diào调
zi子
jiù就
pǎo跑
piān偏
le了
。
He played the piano a few times, and the tune went off-key.
noun
skill; knack; a few tricks
informalRefers to a specific skill set or capability someone possesses, often implying it's limited or specialized.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
yǎn眼
jing睛
bù不
hǎo好
，
gàn干
huór活
kě儿
zhēn可
yǒu真
liǎng有
xià两
zi下
子
。
Don't underestimate him because of his poor eyesight; he really has some skills when it comes to work.
Tā他
jiù就
huì会
zhè这
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
，
bié别
de的
běn本
shi事
méi没
yǒu有
。
He only knows these few tricks; he has no other skills.
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Xiǎng想
dāng当
dà大
chú厨
，
nǐ你
děi得
yǒu有
jǐ几
xià下
zi子
zhēn真
gōng功
fu夫
。
If you want to be a head chef, you need to have some real skills.
Tā他
zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhuō桌
shàng上
hěn很
yǒu有
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
。
He's quite skilled at the negotiating table.