Chinese
shǒuyì
Meaning: handicraft; craftsmanship; workmanship
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手藝
手
藝
手艺
手
艺

Example sentences

This carpenter's craftsmanship is very exquisite.
這位老工匠展示了精湛的木工手藝,令人讚歎不已。
这位老工匠展示了精湛的木工手艺,令人赞叹不已。
The old craftsman demonstrated consummate woodworking skills, which was truly admirable.
他的祖父是一位手藝精湛的木匠。
他的祖父是一位手艺精湛的木匠。
His grandfather was a highly skilled carpenter.
這位老師傅的手藝非常精湛,遠近馳名。
这位老师傅的手艺非常精湛,远近驰名。
This master's craftsmanship is exquisite and famous far and wide.
她的刺繡手藝非常精湛。
她的刺绣手艺非常精湛。
Her embroidery skills are very exquisite.
爸爸炒菜的手藝非常出眾。
爸爸炒菜的手艺非常出众。
Dad's cooking skills are truly outstanding.

Usage Notes

Refers to the skill or art of making things by hand, often applied to artisans, cooks, or craftsmen.

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