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AI Study Notes for 手法
技巧 (jìqiǎo) refers to a skill or technique but emphasizes the ability or proficiency in performing tasks, while 手法 (shǒufǎ) often implies a specific method or trick used to achieve a result.
Be careful to use 手法 in contexts where specific techniques or skills are being discussed, as it may sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '艺术手法' (artistic technique) and '表演手法' (performance technique). Avoid confusing it with '方式' (method), which is more general.
As an HSK 6 word, 手法 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to skills and techniques. Focus on using it in contexts that demonstrate proficiency and expertise, such as discussing professional skills or artistic methods.
Learners often misuse 手法 in overly casual contexts or confuse it with 方式 (fāngshì) when discussing methods. For example, saying '他的手法很简单' (His technique is simple) is acceptable, but '他的方式很简单' is more appropriate for general methods.
Pronunciation of 手法
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How to say technique in Chinese
“technique” in Chinese is手法
手法 (shǒufǎ) refers to a specific technique or skill used in various contexts, such as art, sports, or everyday tasks. It can also imply a trick or clever method employed to achieve a result, often with a connotation of expertise or finesse.
When to use 手法
Be careful to use 手法 in contexts where specific techniques or skills are being discussed, as it may sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '艺术手法' (artistic technique) and '表演手法' (performance technique). Avoid confusing it with '方式' (method), which is more general.
手法 or something close to it
技巧 (jìqiǎo) refers to a skill or technique but emphasizes the ability or proficiency in performing tasks, while 手法 (shǒufǎ) often implies a specific method or trick used to achieve a result.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 手法 in overly casual contexts or confuse it with 方式 (fāngshì) when discussing methods. For example, saying '他的手法很简单' (His technique is simple) is acceptable, but '他的方式很简单' is more appropriate for general methods.
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Grammar Patterns of 手法
手法 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这两种____实际运用起来哪个好一些？
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Example Sentences for 手法 (6)
Frequently Asked Questions about 手法
Yes, 手法 can describe specific skills used in sports, emphasizing the technique involved in executing a move.
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