Definition
技艺 (jì yì) is a refined skill that combines technique with artistry — used for performances, crafts, and sport. It differs from 技能 (jì néng) 'general skill' and 技巧 (jì qiǎo) 'specific technique' by emphasizing artistic excellence. Compared to 手艺 (shǒu yì) 'handicraft skill', 技艺 feels more elevated and can apply to non-manual arts.
noun
skillartcraftsmanship
Easily confused
- 记忆jì yìsound-aliketo remember, to recall
Examples
- 技艺。Tā xué le yì mén xīn de jì yì.She learned a new skill.
- 技艺。Zhè wèi yìrén de jì yì fēicháng chūsè.This performer's skill is outstanding.
- 技艺。Tā tōngguò duōnián de nǔlì tígāo le zìjǐ de jì yì.He improved his skill through years of effort.
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