技能 (jìnéng)

技能 refers to a practical skill or technical ability -- something learned and developed through training and practice.

Meanings

[noun] skill; technical ability; competence

Example Sentences

沟通技能对工作很重要。 Gōutōng jìnéng duì gōngzuò hěn zhòngyào. Communication skills are very important for work.

他有很多实用的技能。 Tā yǒu hěn duō shíyòng de jìnéng. He has many practical skills.

学习新技能可以提升竞争力。 Xuéxí xīn jìnéng kěyǐ tíshēng jìngzhēnglì. Learning new skills can boost competitiveness.

这份工作需要计算机技能。 Zhè fèn gōngzuò xūyào jìsuànjī jìnéng. This job requires computer skills.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
专业技能	professional skills
掌握技能	to master skills
技能培训	skills training
沟通技能	communication skills

Usage Notes

技能 emphasizes practical, hands-on ability rather than theoretical knowledge. It is commonly used in career and education contexts. Compare with 能力 (nénglì = ability/capacity), which is broader, and 技术 (jìshù = technology/technique), which leans more toward technical knowledge.

Memory Hook

JI (技 = technique/craft) + NENG (能 = ability/can): technique + ability = skill.