善于

shàn yú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to be good at; to be adept at

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 擅长 shàn cháng 擅长 shàn cháng to be good at; to be expert in 两者都表示在某方面有特长，但“善于”侧重有某种才能或技巧，而“擅长”更强调专门的技能: to be good at; to be expert in

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“善于”后面必须接动词或动词性短语，不能直接接名词。例如：“善于交际”是对的，不能说“善于社交”。

Formality

多用于书面语和正式场合，口语中常换用“很会”。

Example Sentences

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她 善于 与人沟通。

She is good at communicating with people.

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Child Words of 善于

• 善 善 shàn: good (virtuous)
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on