shàn
善于
be good at; excel in
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
be good at; be skilled in; excel in
Often followed by a noun or verb phrase indicating the area of expertise. It implies a natural talent or acquired proficiency.
Tā他
hěn很
shàn擅
yán言
cí辞
，
zǒng总
néng能
shuō说
fú服
bié别
rén人
。
He is very eloquent and can always persuade others.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
shàn擅
cháng长
gǔ鼓
lì励
xué学
sheng生
。
This teacher is good at encouraging students.
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Tā她
bù不
shàn擅
cháng长
shù数
xué学
，
dàn但
yǔ语
wén文
hěn很
hǎo好
。
She is not good at math, but is very good at Chinese.