擅长

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances

The word '擅长' (shàncháng) is used to express proficiency or expertise in a particular skill or field. It often implies a natural talent or well-developed ability. It is commonly used to describe someone's strengths in areas like sports, arts, academics, or professional skills.

Common Collocations

Register and Tone

'擅长' is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in spoken and written Chinese to highlight someone's abilities.

Contrast with Similar Words

Unlike '' (huì), which simply means 'can' or 'know how to,' '擅长' emphasizes a higher level of skill or expertise. Avoid confusing it with '喜欢' (xǐhuān), which means 'to like' but does not imply skill.

Tips

Use '擅长' when you want to highlight someone's strong suit or area of expertise, especially in professional or academic contexts.

Example Sentences

She is good at painting, especially watercolor.

He is skilled at using data analysis to solve complex problems.

Although he is good at math, he is also very interested in literature.