技能

ぎのう

technical skill, ability, capacity

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Understanding 技能

The word 技能 (jìnéng) refers to a person's technical or professional abilities, often implying practical skills acquired through learning or experience. It is commonly used to describe abilities in specific fields such as programming, communication, or craftsmanship.

Usage and Context

技能 is often paired with words indicating the field or type of skill, such as 专业技能 (professional skills) or 语言技能 (language skills). It can describe both hard skills like technical expertise and soft skills like communication.

Common Collocations

  • 专业技能: professional skills, used when referring to job-related expertise.
  • 语言技能: language skills, often used in education or job contexts.
  • 技能培训: skills training, referring to learning or improving abilities.

Nuances

Using 技能 emphasizes the practical and applicable nature of the ability, distinguishing it from general knowledge (知识). It is a neutral and formal term suitable for academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 技能 with 能力 (nénglì), which is broader and can include potential or general capability. 技能 specifically highlights learned or practiced skills.

Example Sentences

He has strong skills in programming.

This job requires certain professional skills.

Through training, his communication skills improved.