English–Chinese
“basic skills” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjī běn gōng
Example
这项工作需要一定的基本功。zhè xiàng gōng zuò xū yào yí dìng de jī běn gōng
This work requires a certain level of basic skills.
How to say “basic skills” in Chinese
“Basic skills” in Chinese is 基本功 (jī běn gōng).
The essential training beneath a higher level of ability.
Example sentences with 基本功
要写好论文，首先要掌握基本功。yào xiě hǎo lùn wén shǒu xiān yào zhǎng wò jī běn gōng
To write a good paper, you must first master the basic skills.
Tips for using 基本功
- Chinese can use this noun for both physical and mental abilities, including communication, craft, and professional work, while English often chooses a more specific phrase in each setting.