English–Chinese
“know-how” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn dé
Example
做这个菜要有一点心得。zuò zhè ge cài yào yǒu yì diǎn xīn dé
You need a little know-how to make this dish.
How to say “know-how” in Chinese
“Know-how” in Chinese is 心得 (xīn dé).
Practical understanding gained through doing, from a personal insight to a useful way of handling a task.
Example sentences with 心得
他在写作中积累了许多心得。tā zài xiě zuò zhōng jī lěi le xǔ duō xīn dé
He has accumulated a lot of know-how through writing.
Tips for using 心得
- In everyday conversation, it often introduces a personal takeaway from practice, so it suits reflections on study, work, cooking, or hobbies more than formal analysis.