skill in wielding the18 kinds of weapons — skill in various types of combat; be versatile ❍ 走进来一位年轻人，～样样精通。In walked a young man who was skilled in various types of combat.
十八般武艺shi ba ban wu yi
skills in wielding the 18 kinds of weapons (in traditional Chinese armoury)—skills in various fields of work
十八般武艺
eighteen techniques in Chinese boxing
十八般武艺shí bā bān wǔ yì
般：种类，样式。指传统的各种武器的使用技艺。skill in various types of combat, be skilful in, be versatile