noun HSK 4
néng
skill · ability · technique

Meaning

技能 refers to practical skills, abilities, or techniques that are learned and developed through training or experience. It emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and proficiency in performing specific tasks, whether physical, technical, or professional.

Usage

Commonly used in educational, professional, and training contexts. Often appears in phrases about acquiring, improving, or applying skills. Frequently collocates with verbs like 掌握 (master), 提高 (improve), or 培养 (develop). Used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples

  1. 01
    学习新技能对职业发展很重要。
    Xué xīn néng duì zhí zhǎn hěn zhòng yào.
    Learning new skills is very important for career development.
  2. 02
    他通过不断练习掌握了这项技能
    tōng guò duàn liàn zhǎng le zhè xiàng néng.
    He mastered this skill through continuous practice.

Characters

Measure words

  • xiàng一项技能
  • zhǒng一种技能

Common collocations

  • 掌握技能
    zhǎng néng
    to master a skill
  • 技能培训
    néng péi xùn
    skills training
  • 专业技能
    zhuān néng
    professional skills
  • 提高技能
    gāo néng
    to improve skills

Origin

Compound word combining 技 (skill/technique) and 能 (ability/capability), creating a term that emphasizes both the technical aspect and the practical ability to execute tasks.

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