Word: 一技之长 (yījìzhīcháng) Traditional: 一技之長 一技之长 dictionary entry yījìzhīcháng proficiency in a particular field (idiom); skill in a specialized area (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 一技之长 Example sentences using 一技之长 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他靠修车这一技之长养活了全家。 Tā kào xiūchē zhè yíjìzhīcháng yǎnghuole quánjiā. He supported his whole family with his skill at repairing cars. 她凭一技之长养活了全家。 Tā píng yíjìzhīcháng yǎnghuole quánjiā. She supported her whole family with her special skill.