技术 (jìshù)

技术 refers to technology, technical skill, or a specialized technique used in a particular field.

Meanings

[noun] Technology; technique; technical skill.

Example Sentences

这家公司在技术方面领先全球。 Zhè jiā gōngsī zài jìshù fāngmiàn lǐngxiān quánqiú. This company leads the world in technology.

他的技术非常熟练。 Tā de jìshù fēicháng shúliàn. His technical skills are very proficient.

新技术的应用改变了我们的生活方式。 Xīn jìshù de yìngyòng gǎibiàn le wǒmen de shēnghuó fāngshì. The application of new technology has changed our way of life.

学习一门技术可以让你找到好工作。 Xuéxí yī mén jìshù kěyǐ ràng nǐ zhǎodào hǎo gōngzuò. Learning a technical skill can help you find a good job.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
先进技术	advanced technology
技术水平	technical level
技术人员	technical personnel
高新技术	high-tech
技术支持	technical support

Usage Notes

技术 can refer to technology as a broad concept or to a specific skill or technique. The measure word for a specific skill is 门 (mén), as in 一门技术 (a skill/trade). 技术人员 means technical staff, and 技术支持 (technical support) is widely used in IT contexts.

Memory Hook

技 means "skill/craft" (with the hand radical) and 术 means "method/art" — the skill of a craft combined with its method creates technology.