多面手

duōmiànshǒu
noun #37,103

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 all-rounder
  2. 2 versatile person
  3. 3 jack of all trades

Examples

Tā shì gōngsī lǐ de duōmiànshǒu, shénme huó dōu néng gàn.
He's the all-rounder in the company — he can handle any kind of work.
Qiúduì xūyào yī gè gōngfáng jiānbèi de duōmiànshǒu.
The team needs a versatile player strong on both offense and defense.

Tips

memory
Literally 'many-faces hand' — someone who can show many sides / play many roles. Unlike English 'jack of all trades' (often with the implication 'master of none'), 多面手 is positive and praising.

Stroke Order

duō
miàn
shǒu