The Chinese word 演技 (yǎnjì), meaning "acting skill" or "performance ability", is a compound noun formed through semantic combination. It consists of two morphemes: 演 (yǎn), which means "to perform" or "to act", and 技 (jì), which means "skill" or "technique". When combined, the first character 演 modifies and specifies the type of skill indicated by the second character 技, resulting in the precise meaning of the skill or craft related to performing, typically in film, theater, or other dramatic arts. This follows a common Chinese word-formation pattern where two meaningful characters are joined to create a new, more specific concept.