上手

shàngshǒu
verb #15,584

Meanings

  1. 1 to get the hang of
  2. 2 to master
  3. 3 overhand (serve etc.)
  4. 4 seat of honor

Examples

Zhège ruǎnjiàn hěn róngyì shàngshǒu.
This software is easy to get the hang of.
Xīnshǒu shàngshǒu xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?
How long does it take for a beginner to get up to speed?

Tips

usage
In modern usage, 容易上手 (easy to get started with) and 快速上手 (quickly get the hang of) are extremely common, especially for describing software, games, and skills. The literal meaning is "to get your hands on it."

Stroke Order

shàng
shǒu