Chinese word

技艺

Pronunciation

Pinyinjì yì

Meaning

  • nounskill

Example

我很佩服他的技艺。wǒ hěn pèi fú tā de jì yì

I really admire his skill.

Illustration for 技艺 (skill)

More examples

他在舞台上展示了高超的技艺。tā zài wǔ tái shàng zhǎn shì le gāo chāo de jì yì

He demonstrated his outstanding skill on stage.

Core concept

It is mastery built through practice and revealed in making or performing.

Common phrases

  • 高超的技艺gāo chāo de jì yì

    outstanding skill

  • 精湛的技艺jīng zhàn de jì yì

    masterful technique

  • 传统技艺chuán tǒng jì yì

    traditional craft

Similar words

技能jì néng: A learned ability for carrying out a particular job or task.
技术jì shù: A specialized method used to do something in a particular field.
手艺shǒu yì: Skilled handwork for making or repairing things.
本领bén lǐng: Practical ability to handle situations and get things done.

Definition in Chinese

指通过训练或实践获得的手工、演出等方面的熟练本领与表现能力zhǐ tōng guò xùn liàn huò shí jiàn huò dé de shǒu gōng yǎn chū děng fāng miàn de shú liàn bén lǐng yǔ biǎo xiàn néng lì

Word origin

The compound 技 (jì, "skill") + 艺 (yì, "art or craft") combines trained ability with practical or artistic work.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it is a respectful way to praise someone's work or performance, with a more polished tone than casual praise.

Other meanings

  • techniquenoun

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