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成功 (chénggōng) - use 得手 when emphasizing the successful completion of a task after effort, while 成功 is more general and can refer to success in any context.
Be careful not to confuse 得手 with similar phrases that imply mere luck. This term indicates effort leading to success rather than chance. It's a more informal expression, so it’s best used in casual conversations or informal writing.
While 得手 is not a specific HSK word, it shares components with HSK Level 3 vocabulary like 得 (de) and 手 (shou3). Students should focus on recognizing these components and their meanings, as they can help in understanding similar phrases in Chinese.
Learners often mistakenly use 得手 to imply luck, saying something like '我得手了，因为运气好' (I succeeded because of good luck), which is incorrect. The correct usage emphasizes effort, such as '我得手了，因为努力了' (I succeeded because I worked hard).
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“to go smoothly” in Chinese is得手
得手 (de2 shou3) means to succeed or to achieve a goal, often used in the context of tasks or endeavors going smoothly. It conveys a sense of accomplishment, especially after effort or struggle. This phrase can be applied in both personal and professional contexts when one manages to achieve what was intended.
When to use 得手
Be careful not to confuse 得手 with similar phrases that imply mere luck. This term indicates effort leading to success rather than chance. It's a more informal expression, so it’s best used in casual conversations or informal writing.
得手 or something close to it
成功 (chénggōng) - use 得手 when emphasizing the successful completion of a task after effort, while 成功 is more general and can refer to success in any context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 得手 to imply luck, saying something like '我得手了，因为运气好' (I succeeded because of good luck), which is incorrect. The correct usage emphasizes effort, such as '我得手了，因为努力了' (I succeeded because I worked hard).
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You can use 得手 when you want to express that you have successfully completed a task or achieved a goal.
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