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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
技巧jìqiǎoskillHSK 6, n, rank #2840, Medium
技巧jìqiǎotechniqueHSK 6, n, rank #2840, Medium
jìqiǎo(ji4qiao3) T4
  1. 1skill
  2. 2technique
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March 24, 2026
技巧jìqiǎo(ji4qiao3)

技巧 (jìqiǎo) refers to a specific skill or technique that is often acquired through practice and experience. It can be used in various contexts, such as arts, sports, or any specialized task, highlighting the importance of proficiency and finesse in execution.

Frequency#2840DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the mastery of a skill, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or martial arts, is highly valued and often associated with personal discipline and dedication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a skilled artist (技) using a special tool (巧) to create a masterpiece. The character 技 looks like an artist's brush, while 巧 suggests cleverness or skillfulness in the technique.

Meanings of 技巧

jìqiǎo(ji4qiao3)
1skill
2technique
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About 技巧

技巧Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2840Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 技巧

Quick Contrast

技巧 (jìqiǎo) vs 技术 (jìshù) — use 技巧 for specific skills developed through practice, while 技术 refers more broadly to techniques or technologies in a field.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a skilled artist (技) using a special tool (巧) to create a masterpiece. The character 技 looks like an artist's brush, while 巧 suggests cleverness or skillfulness in the technique.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is confusing 技巧 with 能力 (nénglì), which means ability or capability. While 技巧 focuses on specific skills, 能力 is broader. It's more formal, often used in written contexts and discussions about expertise.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 学生 (xuéshēng) should focus on using 技巧 in contexts involving advanced skills or techniques, possibly in discussions about professional fields or hobbies. Connecting it with other HSK 6 words related to competence can enhance vocabulary retention.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the mastery of a skill, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or martial arts, is highly valued and often associated with personal discipline and dedication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 技巧, confusing the tones. For example, saying ji1 qiao3 instead of ji4 qiao3. Also, using it inappropriately in informal contexts can sound overly formal.

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Component Characters

skill
7 strokes
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qiǎoopportunely
HSK 45 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 技巧

技巧 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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那需要运动员有高超的____、冷静的头脑和迅速的反应能力。

It takes great skill, cool nerves and the reflexes of an athlete.

Example Sentences for 技巧 (10)

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那需要运动员有高超的技巧、冷静的头脑和迅速的反应能力。

nà xū yào yùn dòng yuán yǒu gāo chāo de jì qiǎo、 、 lěng jìng de tóu nǎo hé xùn sù de fǎn yīng néng。

It takes great skill, cool nerves and the reflexes of an athlete.
2
他在盘问几位部长时表现出的问案技巧为他赢得了赞赏。

tā zài pán wèn jī wèi bù cháng shí biǎo xiàn chū de wèn àn jì qiǎo wéi tā yíng dé le zàn shǎng。

He won admiration for his forensic skills in cross-examining ministers.
3
他们从未学过吸引他人注意的技巧。

tā mén cóng wèi xué guò xī yǐn tā rén zhù yì de jì qiǎo。

They never learned skills to engage the attention of the others.
4
舞谱学家的工作包括教舞蹈演员舞蹈动作的技巧和演绎。

wǔ pǔ xué jiā de gōng zuò bāo kuò jiào wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán wǔ dǎo dòng zuò de jì qiǎo hé yǎn yì。

The job of a choreologist entails teaching dancers the technique and performance of dance movements.
5
达菲粗糙的吉他演奏技巧远不够水平。

dá fēi cū cāo de jí tā yǎn zòu jì qiǎo yuǎn bù gòu shuǐ píng。

Duffy's primitive guitar playing is well below par.
6
在我11岁的时候,妈妈让我去上演说技巧课。

zài wǒ11 11 suì de shí, hòu , mā mā ràng wǒ qù shàng yǎn shuō jì。

When I was 11 my mother sent me to elocution lessons.
7
剪的技巧里面, 又有阴剪和阳剪两种.

jiǎn de jì qiǎo lǐ miàn, , yòu yǒu yīn jiǎn hé yáng jiǎn liǎng.

Skills inside shear, shear and yang and yin two shear.
8
我收集了一些介绍各种放松技巧的卡带。

wǒ shōu jí le yī xiē jiè shào gè zhǒng fàng sōng jì qiǎo de kǎ dài。

I keep a stock of cassette tapes describing various relaxation techniques.
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你可能有一点生疏,但是过去的经验和教学技巧是不会丢的。

nǐ kě néng yǒu yī diǎn shēng shū, , dàn shì guò qù de jīng yàn hé jiào xué jì qiǎo shì bù huì diū。

You may be a little rusty, but past experience and teaching skills won't have been lost.
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从实践出发,分别介绍了声学吉他与电吉他的拾音技巧.

cóng shí jiàn chū fā, , fēn bié jiè shào le shēng xué jí tā yǔ diàn jí tā de shí yīn jì.

Pick - up skills for acoustic and electric guitar were respectively introduced from practice.

Cultural Notes for 技巧

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the mastery of a skill, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or martial arts, is highly valued and often associated with personal discipline and dedication.

Frequently Asked Questions about 技巧

Some synonyms include 技能 (jìnéng), which means skill, and 方法 (fāngfǎ), meaning method or approach.