() — skill; ability (bound form used in compounds)

Definition

技 (jì) is a bound morpheme — it never stands alone. It only appears in compounds meaning 'skill' or 'ability', such as 技术, 技能, and 技艺.

bound form
skillability (bound form used in compounds)

Examples

  • Zhè xiàng jì shù zài gōng yè zhōng hěn cháng yòng.
    This skill is very commonly used in industry.
  • Tā huā le hěn duō shí jiān xué xí jì néng.
    He spent a lot of time learning practical skills.
  • Tā de jì yì fēi cháng gāo chāo.
    Her skill and artistry are extremely superb.

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