Writing
本事 (běn shi) — how to say "skill" in Chinese
本事
Skill, ability, capability
noun
Character composition
本
root, origin, book
事
matter, affair, work
Radicals / Keys
亅
Hook
#6 · jué · 1 stroke
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
有本事
yǒu běn shi
have skill
凭本事吃饭
píng běn shi chī fàn
live by one's skills
Examples
他的本事很大，能解决很多问题。
He has great skills and can solve many problems.
他有本事。
He has skills.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "skill" in Chinese?
"skill" in Chinese is 本事 (běn shi).
本事 meaning in English
本事 (běn shi) means "Skill, ability, capability".
How is 本事 pronounced?
It is pronounced běn shi (written as ben shi, benshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "skill" in Chinese characters?
It is written 本事: 本 has 5 strokes, 事 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 本事?
本事 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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