两下子

兩下子

liǎngxiàzi

noun #14,318

Meanings

他还真有两下子。

Tā hái zhēn yǒuliǎngxiàzi.

He really does have some skills.

别看他年轻，做饭有两下子。

Biékàn tā niánqīng, zuòfàn yǒuliǎngxiàzi.

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

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.

两 liǎng

下 xià

子 zǐ