一手

yìshǒu

single-handedly; a skill

Dictionary entry

a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself

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See it in sentences

他一手策划了活动。

Tā yìshǒu cèhuà le huódòng.

English

He single-handedly planned the event.

这房子是他一手盖的。

Zhè fángzi shì tā yìshǒu gài de.

English

He built this house with his own hands.

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