技能 (jìnéng)

技能 refers to a practical skill or technical ability that is acquired through training, study, or practice, and can be applied in work or daily life.

Meanings

[noun] skill; technical ability; practical competency

Example Sentences

在数字化时代，掌握基本的计算机技能已经成为职场的基本要求。 Zài shùzìhuà shídài, zhǎngwò jīběn de jìsuànjī jìnéng yǐjīng chéngwéi zhíchǎng de jīběn yāoqiú. In the digital age, mastering basic computer skills has become a basic requirement in the workplace.

职业培训学校帮助年轻人掌握实用技能，为他们进入劳动力市场做好准备。 Zhíyè péixùn xuéxiào bāngzhù niánqīng rén zhǎngwò shíyòng jìnéng, wèi tāmen jìnrù láodònglì shìchǎng zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi. Vocational training schools help young people master practical skills, preparing them to enter the labor market.

沟通技能是职场中最重要的软技能之一，直接影响一个人的职业发展。 Gōutōng jìnéng shì zhíchǎng zhōng zuì zhòngyào de ruǎn jìnéng zhī yī, zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng yī gè rén de zhíyè fāzhǎn. Communication skills are one of the most important soft skills in the workplace, directly affecting a person's career development.

她花了大量时间练习演讲技能，终于在比赛中获得了冠军。 Tā huāle dàliàng shíjiān liànxí yǎnjiǎng jìnéng, zhōngyú zài bǐsài zhōng huòdéle guànjūn. She spent a great deal of time practicing public speaking skills and finally won the championship in the competition.

人工智能的发展要求劳动者不断更新自己的技能，以适应快速变化的就业市场。 Réngōng zhìnéng de fāzhǎn yāoqiú láodòngzhě bùduàn gēngxīn zìjǐ de jìnéng, yǐ shìyìng kuàisù biànhuà de jiùyè shìchǎng. The development of artificial intelligence requires workers to continuously update their skills to adapt to the rapidly changing job market.

一个人拥有多种技能，在求职时往往更具竞争优势。 Yī gè rén yōngyǒu duō zhǒng jìnéng, zài qiúzhí shí wǎngwǎng gèng jù jìngzhēng yōushì. A person with multiple skills tends to have a greater competitive advantage when looking for work.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
掌握技能	to master a skill
职业技能	vocational/professional skills
软技能	soft skills
技能培训	skills training
技能竞赛	skills competition
核心技能	core skills

Usage Notes

技能 specifically refers to learned, practical abilities that can be applied in work or life, as opposed to 知识 (knowledge, which is more theoretical) or 才能 (talent, which is more innate). It is similar to the English distinction between "know-how" and "knowledge."

The concept of 软技能 (soft skills) vs. 硬技能 (hard skills) is widely used in Chinese HR and career development contexts. 技能竞赛 (skills competition) is also an important term in Chinese vocational education.

Memory Hook

技 (technique/skill) + 能 (ability/can) — 技能 is the technical ability to actually do something with your hands and mind.