一招半式 (jat1 ziu1 bun3 sik1) — a few moves and stances (in kung fu); 1. used to describe how on easily overcomes his opponent with just a few moves 2. used to describe someone who has a limited knowledge of kung fu, yet tries to present himself as knowledgable in the art in Cantonese
jatˉ¹一ziuˉ¹招bun˗₃半sikˉ¹式Mandarin Pinyin: yi1 zhao1 ban4 shi4
Meaning of 一招半式
nouna few moves and stances (in kung fu); 1. used to describe how on easily overcomes his opponent with just a few moves 2. used to describe someone who has a limited knowledge of kung fu, yet tries to present himself as knowledgable in the art
nounlit. half or part of a martial arts style, meaning one who is knowledgeable partially