技 (jì) - skill, ability, technique, craft & refers to one's capability or proficiency in a

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jì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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技 · jì

skill, ability, technique, craft;

refers to one's capability or proficiency in a particular field.

skill, ability, technique, craftrefers to one's capability or proficiency in a

Usage highlights

technologyskilltechniquecraftsmanshiptechnical schoolmagic trick

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 拙— clumsy, awkward
  • 笨— stupid, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has excellent computer skills (电脑技术).
  • She performed a magic trick (魔术表演).
  • Technical schools focus on practical abilities (技工学校).
  • This requires specialized techniques (专业技术).

Collocations

  • technology(技术)
  • skill(技能)
  • technique(技巧)
  • craftsmanship(技艺)
  • technical school(技校)
  • magic trick(戏法/技巧)

Idioms

  • A slight skill is better than no skill at all(技不压身)
  • To show off one's slight skill before an expert(班门弄斧)
  • One's special skill(一技之长)
  • Strange skills and cunning means(奇技淫巧)

Cultural background

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  • Historically valued in Confucian culture as one of the essential accomplishments for scholars.
  • In modern context, represents technological advancement and vocational expertise.
  • Associated with the concept of 'craftsmanship spirit' (工匠精神) in contemporary China.

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