Meaning of 技能
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- technical ability
- skill
How to use 技能
技能 is a noun for a concrete, learnable skill, often in work, training, or job contexts. It pairs with verbs like 掌握 (zhǎngwò, to master) and 学习 (xuéxí, to learn). Example: 他掌握了很多新技能。 (Tā zhǎngwò le hěn duō xīn jìnéng.) He has mastered many new skills.
技 (jì) has the hand radical 扌, so think of a skill you do with your hands. Add 能 (néng), "able to," and 技能 is the hands-on ability you are able to use.
Common mistake: Learners often use 技能 where 能力 (nénglì) fits better. 能力 is general capability, like learning ability, while 技能 is a specific trained skill, like typing or cooking. Also keep 技 in the fourth tone, not jí.
技能 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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能 néng · can · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 技能.
| 可能 | kěnéng | might (happen); possible |
| 只能 | zhǐ néng | can only; obliged to do sth |
| 能够 | nénggòu | to be capable of; to be able to |
| 才能 | cáinéng | talent; ability |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 技术 | jìshù | technology; technique; skill |
| 科技 | kējì | science and technology |
| 功能 | gōngnéng | function; capability |
| 能不能 | néng bu néng | |
| 技巧 | jìqiǎo | skill; technique |
| 能干 | nénggàn | capable; competent |
| 智能 | zhìnéng | intelligent; able |
Questions about 技能
What does 技能 mean?
技能 (jìnéng) means "technical ability; skill" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 技能?
技能 is made of 2 characters: 技 (7 strokes), 能 (10 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 技能 an HSK word?
Yes. 技能 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 技能 and 技术?
技术 (jìshù) often means technology or the technique itself, as in 科学技术 (science and technology). 技能 focuses on a person's skill to do something. You say someone has 技能, while a company develops 技术.
How do you say 'job skills' or 'language skills' with 技能?
Put the field before 技能: 职业技能 (zhíyè jìnéng) means vocational skills, and 语言技能 (yǔyán jìnéng) means language skills. For a list of skills on a résumé, 技能 is the standard heading.