技术

• Pinyin: jì shù
• Hanzi breakdown: 技 = 扌(hand) + 支 (branch/support), meaning manual skill; 术 = 木 (tree) + 丶 (dot), originally meaning a path or method

Meaning

Technology; technique; skill. Refers to applied technical knowledge, a set of practical skills, or the broader field of technology.

Used broadly for modern technology (科学技术), craftsmanship, sporting technique, and professional skills. Common compounds include 技术人员 (technical staff), 高科技 (high technology), and 技术水平 (skill level). Both concrete and abstract senses are common.

Examples

1. 他的厨艺技术越来越好了。 His cooking skills are getting better and better.
2. 这家公司引进了最新的生产技术。 This company has introduced the latest production technology.
3. 学好一门技术对找工作很有帮助。 Mastering a practical skill is very helpful for finding work.

Usage Guide

Context: work, technology, education, everyday

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 他的电脑技术非常厉害。(His computer skills are really impressive.)
• 现代技术让生活变得更方便了。(Modern technology has made life much more convenient.)

Don't Say

• 我的说话技术很好。(Saying 说话技术 sounds unnatural — use 口才 for speaking ability or 沟通能力 for communication skills.)

Origin & History

Compound of 技 (skill, technique) and 术 (method, art, craft), both originally referring to practical skills or arts.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal