Writing
技艺 (jì yì) — how to say "skill" in Chinese
技艺
Skill
noun
Character composition
技
technique
艺
art
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
技艺高超
jì yì gāo chāo
superb skill
提高技艺
tí gāo jì yì
improve skill
Examples
他通过多年练习提高了自己的技艺。
He improved his skill through years of practice.
他的技艺很高。
His skill is very high.
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Frequently asked questions
Skill meaning in Chinese
"skill" in Chinese is 技艺 (jì yì).
What does 技艺 mean in English?
技艺 (jì yì) means "Skill".
How is 技艺 pronounced?
It is pronounced jì yì (written as ji yi, jiyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "skill" in Chinese characters?
It is written 技艺: 技 has 7 strokes, 艺 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 技艺?
技艺 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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