Definition
技 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as an independent word in modern Chinese. You will almost always see it as the first or second element in compound nouns such as 技术 (jìshù, technology/skill), 技能 (jìnéng, skill/ability), 技巧 (jìqiǎo, technique), and 技艺 (jìyì, craftsmanship). The core meaning is 'skill' or 'ability', but you must pair it with another morpheme to use it in a sentence.
b.f.
skillability (bound form used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Zhè xiàng jì shù zài gōngyè zhōng hěn cháng yòng.This skill is very commonly used in industry.
- 。Tā huā le hěn duō shíjiān xuéxí jì néng.He spent a lot of time learning practical skills.
- 。Tā de jì yì fēicháng gāochāo.Her skill and artistry are extremely superb.
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