Definitions

(noun) skill; technique; ability
(adjective) technical

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "技" is etymologically constructed from the semantic component for "hand" (扌), indicating a manual or physical action, combined with the phonetic component "支" (zhī), which also contributes a sense of branching or supporting. This composition originally denoted a specific craft or artistry performed with the hands, such as that of a carpenter or potter. Over time, its meaning broadened from these concrete, artisanal applications to encompass any form of specialized skill, ability, or technique, whether physical or intellectual, reflecting the expanding scope of human capability and knowledge. The traditional form of the character maintains this identical structure, with no alteration to its core components, preserving the conceptual link between dexterity and cultivated proficiency.

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他在学习术。

Tā zài xuéxí jìshù.

He is learning technology.

这种术很先进。

Zhè zhǒng jìshù hěn xiānjìn.

This technology is very advanced.

她掌握了新能。

Tā zhǎngwò le xīn jìnéng.

She has mastered new skills.

工人需要提高艺。

Gōngrén xūyào tígāo jìyì.

Workers need to improve their craftsmanship.

现代科改变了我们的生活。

Xiàndài kējì gǎibiàn le wǒmen de shēnghuó.

Modern technology has changed our lives.

通过不断练习,他的巧得到了显著提升。

Tōngguò bùduàn liànxí, tā de jìqiǎo dédào le xiǎnzhù tíshēng.

Through constant practice, his skills have significantly improved.

在比赛中,他运用了高超的艺。

Zài bǐsài zhōng, tā yùnyòng le gāochāo de jìyì.

In the competition, he used superb artistry.

为了适应未来职场,我们必须持续学习新术。

Wèile shìyìng wèilái zhíchǎng, wǒmen bìxū chíxù xuéxí xīn jìshù.

To adapt to the future workplace, we must continuously learn new technologies.