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两下子

兩下子
liǎngxiàzi
noun #14,318

Meanings

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

Examples

他还真有两下子。
Tā hái zhēn yǒu liǎngxiàzi.
He really does have some skills.
别看他年轻，做饭有两下子。
Bié kàn 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