两下子

兩下子

liǎngxiàzi

noun HSK 7-9 #14,318

Meanings

1 a couple of moves
2 some skill
3 a trick or two

Characters

down; time (measure)

Examples

HSK 1

他还真有两下子。

Tā hái zhēn yǒu liǎngxiàzi.

He really does have some skills.

HSK 7-9

别看他年轻，做饭有两下子。

Biékàn tā niánqīng, zuòfàn yǒu liǎngxiàzi.

Don't underestimate him for being young. He's got some cooking skills.

Tips

usage

有两下子 is a colloquial compliment meaning 'to have real skills/talent.' Often used with surprise, implying the person is better than expected.

Stroke Order

两 liǎng

下 xià

子 zǐ