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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

这位画家的手法很独特。
Zhè wèi huàjiā de shǒufǎ hěn dútè.
This painter's technique is very unique.
骗子的手法越来越高明。
Piànzi de shǒufǎ yuèláiyuè gāomíng.
Scammers' tricks are getting more and more sophisticated.
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