Chinese
suǒcháng
Meaning: strong point; specialty; merit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

每個人都應該發揮自己的所長。
每个人都应该发挥自己的所长。
Everyone should make use of their own strong points.
主管善於用人,部屬才能發揮所長。
The supervisor is good at employing people, so subordinates can show their strengths.
只要能夠發揮所長,他不在乎職位的高低。
As long as he can utilize his strengths, he doesn't care about the level of his position.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's strengths, talents, or areas of expertise. Not to be confused with 'suǒzhǎng', which means the head of an institute.

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