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本事
běnshì
Description
"本事"就是一个人做事情的能力或者技术。
"本事" is a person's ability or skill to do things.
我们常说"有本事",意思是这个人很厉害,能做别人做不到的事。
We often say "有本事", meaning this person is very capable and can do things others cannot.
Meanings
本事běnshì
ability, skill, capability
他很有本事,什么都会修。
He is very capable and can fix anything.
本事běnshì
original story (of a play or film)
这部电影的本事很简单。
The plot of this movie is very simple.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
本事 is colloquial for practical skill; 能力 is more neutral and formal.
- Etymology
本 (root/basic) + 事 (matter/affair), literally one's fundamental capabilities.
In videos
“妈妈是个没有本事的人”
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