本事

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Meaning and Usage

"本事" primarily means "ability" or "skill" in everyday conversation, referring to someone's capability to do something well. It can also mean "content" or "material" when talking about books or stories, though this usage is less common in daily speech.

Common Collocations

  • 本事 (have ability/skill): used to praise or sometimes challenge someone's capability.
  • 本事 (lack ability): used to criticize or describe someone who is not capable.
  • 本事 (great ability): emphasizes strong skills or talents.

Usage Notes

When used to describe a person's skill, "本事" often carries a positive tone, highlighting competence. However, in some contexts, it can be used sarcastically. When referring to books or stories, it means the original content or material.

Avoiding Confusion

Don't confuse "本事" with "" (notebook) or "本身" (itself). Also, "本事" is more about practical skills or talents rather than theoretical knowledge.

Example Sentences

He has great ability and can solve all kinds of complex problems.

The content of this book is about telling ancient historical stories.

He lacks ability and always makes mistakes at work.