看家本领 specialty
Explanation
指某人最拿手的技能或本领。
Refers to someone's most skillful skill or ability.
Origin Story
老王是村里有名的木匠，他从小就跟着爷爷学习木工技艺。他认真刻苦，虚心学习，从最基本的刨木头、锯木头开始练起，渐渐地掌握了各种木工工具的使用方法。他做的家具结实耐用，造型美观，深受乡亲们的喜爱。后来，老王还学习了雕刻技艺，他雕刻的龙凤呈祥栩栩如生，更加令人惊叹。老王凭借着他的看家本领，不仅在村里生活富裕，还帮助许多人修缮房屋、制作家具，成了远近闻名的能工巧匠。
Old Wang was a famous carpenter in the village. He learned carpentry skills from his grandfather since he was a child. He was diligent and studious, and he learned humbly, starting from the most basic planing and sawing of wood, and gradually mastered the use of various woodworking tools. The furniture he made was sturdy and durable, beautiful in shape, and deeply loved by the villagers. Later, Old Wang also learned the art of carving. The dragon and phoenix he carved were vivid and lifelike, which was even more amazing. Relying on his expertise, Old Wang not only lived a wealthy life in the village, but also helped many people repair houses and make furniture, becoming a well-known skilled craftsman.
Usage
作宾语；表示某人最擅长的技能。
Used as an object; refers to someone's most skilled skill.
Examples
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他做木工的手艺是他的看家本领。
tā zuò mùgōng de shǒuyì shì tā de kànjiā běnlǐng
His carpentry skills are his specialty.
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他的看家本领是做饭。
tā de kànjiā běnlǐng shì zuòfàn
His specialty is cooking.