Chinese
shàncháng
Meaning: to be good at; to be expert in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

擅長
擅
長
擅长
擅
长

Example sentences

He is good at playing the violin.
這位畫家擅長畫馬。
这位画家擅长画马。
This painter is skilled at painting horses.
他最擅長畫山水,作品意境深遠。
他最擅长画山水,作品意境深远。
He is best at painting landscapes; his works have a profound artistic conception.
他非常擅長理財。
他非常擅长理财。
He is very good at managing finances.
他最擅長的樂器是吉他。
他最擅长的乐器是吉他。
The musical instrument he is best at is the guitar.
他是一位全能型的運動員,擅長多項體育項目。
他是一位全能型的运动员,擅长多项体育项目。
He is an all-around athlete, excelling in multiple sports events.
他不擅長社交,總是待在家裡。
他不擅长社交,总是待在家里。
He is not good at socializing and always stays at home.
這位攝影師擅長拍攝人像。
这位摄影师擅长拍摄人像。
This photographer is good at shooting portraits.
這位詩人擅長寫古詩,字裡行間充滿了韻味。
这位诗人擅长写古诗,字里行间充满了韵味。
This poet is good at writing classical poems; there is charm between the lines.
這位攝影師擅長捕捉大自然的美麗瞬間。
这位摄影师擅长捕捉大自然的美丽瞬间。
This photographer is good at capturing the beautiful moments of nature.

Usage Notes

Refers to having a specialty or being proficient in a particular skill or field of study.

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