学艺 (xué yì) — (noun) knowledge and skill acquired through learning; the art and science of a trade

Definition

学艺 (xué yì) refers to learning a traditional craft or trade (e.g., cooking, martial arts, calligraphy), not academic study — focus is on hands-on skill mastery from a master.

noun
knowledge and skill acquired through learningthe art and science of a trade

Examples

  • 学艺
    Tā cóng xiǎo jiù zuān yán xué yì, xiàn zài yǐ jīng chéng le dà shī.
    He has studied the craft since childhood and is now a master.
  • 学艺
    Zhè mén xué yì xū yào duō nián de liàn xí cái néng zhǎng wò.
    This skill requires years of practice to master.
  • 学艺
    Tā bǎ zì jǐ de yì shēn xué yì chuán shòu gěi le tú dì.
    He passed on all his skills to his apprentice.

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