Meaning of 技术
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- technology; technique; skill
Measure word: 門|门,種|种,項|项
How to use 技术
技术 covers both a person's practical skill and technology in general. It often appears in phrases like 技术很好 (very skilled) or 新技术 (new technology). Example: 他的开车技术很好。(Tā de kāichē jìshù hěn hǎo.) His driving skills are very good.
技 (jì) has the hand radical 扌 on the left, so think of a skill you do with your hands. 术 (shù) means a method or art, as in 艺术 (yìshù) and 手术 (shǒushù), so 技术 is a hand skill plus a method: technique or technology.
Common mistake: Learners often write 术 (shù) as 木 (mù, wood) and forget the small dot at the upper right. Also, do not use 技术 for broad 'science and technology' as a field. For that, Chinese usually says 科技 (kējì).
技术 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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技 jì · ability · 7 strokes
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术 shù · skill · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 技术.
| 艺术 | yìshù | art |
| 科技 | kējì | science and technology |
| 武术 | wǔshù | military skill or technique (in former times); all kinds of martial art sports (some claim |
| 美术 | měishù | art; fine arts |
| 手术 | shǒushù | (surgical) operation; surgery |
| 技巧 | jìqiǎo | skill; technique |
| 学术 | xuéshù | learning; science |
| 技能 | jìnéng | technical ability; skill |
| 战术 | zhànshù | tactics |
| 高科技 | gāokējì | high tech; high technology |
| 魔术 | móshù | magic |
| 演技 | yǎnjì | acting; performing skills |
Questions about 技术
What does 技术 mean?
技术 (jìshù) means "technology; technique; skill" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 技术?
技术 is made of 2 characters: 技 (7 strokes), 术 (5 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 技术 an HSK word?
Yes. 技术 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 技术 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 技术 is written 技術.
What is the difference between 技术 and 技巧?
技术 is a general skill or technology, such as a doctor's or engineer's expertise. 技巧 (jìqiǎo) is more about specific tricks or finesse, like writing techniques or a clever way to solve a problem.
How do you say 'technician' or 'technical person' in Chinese?
A common word is 技术员 (jìshùyuán), a technician. For someone highly skilled in technology work, people also say 技术人员 (jìshù rényuán), technical staff.