gāo shǒu
master; past master; master hand; ace
他是围棋高手。
Tā shì wéiqí gāoshǒu.
He is a master of Go.
她是一位钢琴高手。
Tā shì yī wèi gāngqín gāoshǒu.
She is a piano virtuoso.
他们都是武术高手。
Tāmen dōu shì wǔshù gāoshǒu.
They are all martial arts masters.
能手 (néng shǒu)
expert
行家 (xíng jiā)
specialist
菜鸟 (cài niǎo)
rookie
新手 (xīn shǒu)
newbie
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The Chinese word 高手 (gāoshǒu) is composed of two characters: 高 (gāo), meaning "high" or "tall," and 手 (shǒu), meaning "hand." Together, these characters create a compound word that literally means "high hand" or "skilled hand." In Chinese culture, the term 高手 is used to refer to someone who is highly skilled or accomplished in a particular field or activity. It is often used to describe masters of martial arts, chess players, or other individuals who have achieved a high level of expertise in their chosen pursuit. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone who is considered to be an expert or authority in their field. For example, a doctor who is highly regarded for their medical skills might be referred to as a 高手 in the field of medicine.
