Definitions
(noun)
method; technique; art
About
The character "术" derives from its traditional form "術", which structurally integrates the "行" radical, implying a path or way, with the component "术" that originally referred to a specific plant, such as glutinous millet. This plant element gradually took on a phonetic and semantic role, leading "術" to signify a defined method or systematic technique, shifting from concrete botanical reference to abstract concepts of art and skill. The simplified form "术" isolates this inner component, preserving the core meaning related to procedures and expertise, while the traditional character's composition explicitly conveys the notion of a guided discipline or course of action. Over time, the character's usage broadened to encompass specialized knowledge and technical practices across diverse fields, reflecting an evolution from agricultural connotations to intellectual and operational domains.
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他学习艺术。
技术很重要。
医生做手术。
魔术表演开始了。
他在学术上很努力。
武术训练很辛苦。
球队的战术改变了。
这种艺术形式融合了多种技术。