a skill · mastery of a trade · by oneself · without outside help

yī shǒu

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She writes a very good hand.

她写了一手漂亮的好字。

He writes Chinese characters very well.

他写得一手好字。

In Thailand, bringing up the children isn't the father's responsibility; it's entirely up to the mother.

在泰国，照顾子女不是父亲的责任，而是由母亲一手包办的。

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