能不两工 — “Cannot master two crafts”
能不两工 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it is difficult to become an expert in two different fields or master two distinct skills simultaneously; one should focus on one area to achieve true proficiency”. Literally, “Cannot master two crafts”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 能不两工
What does 能不两工 mean?
能不两工 (néng bù liǎng gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it is difficult to become an expert in two different fields or master two distinct skills simultaneously; one should focus on one area to achieve true proficiency”.
How do you pronounce 能不两工?
能不两工 is pronounced néng bù liǎng gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能不两工 literally mean?
Literally, 能不两工 means “Cannot master two crafts”. It is used to mean “it is difficult to become an expert in two different fields or master two distinct skills simultaneously; one should focus on one area to achieve true proficiency”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能不两工?
工：精通。即使有才能，也不能精通两种技术