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能事 specialty
one's special competence or forte; what one is capable of doing. Often used in the phrase 极尽 ... néng shì to describe doing something to the utmost degree, often with a negative connotation.
能事 capable
(literary) capable and experienced; shrewd and efficient.
能事 handle affairs
(literary) to be able to handle affairs; to serve or fulfill one's duties