noun HSK 4
skill · technique · trick · knack
Meaning
技巧 refers to a specific skill, technique, or clever method used to accomplish something well. It emphasizes the practical know-how or finesse required to perform a task effectively, whether in sports, arts, work, or daily life. The word suggests acquired proficiency rather than innate talent.
Usage
Commonly used to discuss learned skills in various contexts from cooking techniques to communication strategies. Often appears in phrases like 学习技巧 (study techniques) or 沟通技巧 (communication skills). It's a neutral, formal-to-casual term suitable for both written and spoken Chinese.
Examples
- 01她分享了一些面试技巧，帮助我找到了工作。, .She shared some interview techniques that helped me find a job.
- 02这本书介绍了很多摄影技巧。.This book introduces many photography techniques.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种技巧
- 个几个技巧
Common collocations
- 掌握技巧to master a technique
- 学习技巧study skills/techniques
- 沟通技巧communication skills
- 操作技巧operating techniques
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 技 (skill/technique) and 巧 (cleverness/dexterity) creates a compound emphasizing both the technical and artful aspects of skilled performance.