招数

zhāoshù

move (in chess, on stage, in martial arts)

HSK 7

漢字分解

Understanding 招数

The word 招数 (zhāoshù) primarily refers to a technique, trick, or method used to achieve a goal, often in contexts like sports, games, or problem-solving. It can imply a clever or skillful move.

Usage in Conversation

招数 is commonly used to describe specific tactics or strategies someone employs, especially when facing challenges or opponents. For example, in martial arts or competitive games, 招数 refers to the moves or techniques used.

Common Collocations

  • 招数 (chū zhāoshù): to make a move or use a technique
  • 高明招数 (gāomíng de zhāoshù): clever or skillful tricks
  • 招数 (xīn de zhāoshù): new methods or strategies

Nuances and Tips

招数 often carries a connotation of skill and adaptability. It is more specific than general words like 方法 (method) because it implies a tactical or strategic element. Avoid confusing 招数 with 招牌 (signboard) or 招待 (to entertain), which share the character but have different meanings.

Use 招数 when you want to emphasize the cleverness or effectiveness of a particular move or method in a competitive or problem-solving context.

例文

他在比赛中使出了很多高明的招数。

Tā zài bǐsài zhōng shǐchūle hěn duō gāomíng de zhāoshù.

He used many clever moves during the competition.

面对困难,我们要想出新的招数来解决问题。

Miànduì kùnnan, wǒmen yào xiǎng chū xīn de zhāoshù lái jiějué wèntí.

When facing difficulties, we need to come up with new methods to solve

他总是有很多招数来应付各种情况。

Tā zǒng shì yǒu hěn duō zhāoshù lái yìngfù gè zhǒng qíngkuàng.

He always has many tricks to deal with various situations.