善于 + 动词 shànyú + dòngcí

善于 + 动词（shànyú + dòngcí）means “善于 + verb: to be good at, skilled in doing something”. 善于 + verb means 'be good at / skilled at doing something'. Formation: 主语 + 善于 + 双音节动词/动词短语（表达/沟通…）

善于 + verb: to be good at, skilled in doing something

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Formation

主语 + 善于 + 双音节动词/动词短语（表达/沟通…）

Explanation

善于 + verb means 'be good at / skilled at doing something'. It is followed by a verb or verb phrase, not a plain noun: 善于表达 'good at expressing', 善于交际 'good at socializing'. It describes an ability people cultivate, so it sounds more formal than 会 or 擅长; to say good at a noun-field use 擅长 (擅长音乐).

Examples

他 善于 表达自己的想法。
tā shànyú biǎodá zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.
He is good at expressing his own ideas.
她 善于 与人沟通。
tā shànyú yǔ rén gōutōng.
She is good at communicating with people.

Note

Followed by a verb, not a noun: ✅ 善于表达 ❌ 善于音乐 (use 擅长).

FAQ

善于 + 动词 — what does it mean and how is it used?

善于 + verb: to be good at, skilled in doing something. 善于 + verb means 'be good at / skilled at doing something'. It is followed by a verb or verb phrase, not a plain noun: 善于表达 'good at expressing', 善于交际 'good at socializing'. It describes an ability people cultivate, so it sounds more formal than 会 or 擅长; to say good at a noun-field use 擅长 (擅长音乐).

善于 + 动词 — how do you form it?

主语 + 善于 + 双音节动词/动词短语（表达/沟通…）

善于 + 动词 — any usage notes?

Followed by a verb, not a noun: ✅ 善于表达 ❌ 善于音乐 (use 擅长).

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