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手法

shǒufǎ
noun HSK 5 #4,335

Meanings

  1. 1 technique; method; skill
  2. 2 trick; gimmick (negative)
  3. 3 artistic technique (in writing, painting, etc.)

Characters

手
shǒu
hand
法
fǎ
method; law
The hand's 'method' - technique or skill.

Examples

HSK 4
这位画家的手法很独特。
Zhèwèi huàjiā de shǒufǎ hěn dútè.
This painter's technique is very unique.
HSK 7-9
骗子的手法越来越高明。
Piànzi de shǒufǎ yuèláiyuè gāomíng.
Scammers' tricks are getting more and more sophisticated.
HSK 7-9
他的写作手法很新颖。
Tā de xiězuò shǒufǎ hěn xīnyǐng.
His writing technique is very novel.

Tips

usage
手法 emphasizes technique or skill, often in art, medicine, or crime. 手段 emphasizes means to an end. 手法高明 = skillful technique; 手段高明 = clever scheming.

Stroke Order

手 shǒu
法 fǎ