skillful, ingenious, clever

JLPT N3 5 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character "" primarily means skillful, clever, or ingenious. It often describes someone's ability or a method that is smart and effective. It can also express coincidence or something happening just at the right moment.

Common Collocations

  • 巧妙方法 (clever method): used to describe a smart or ingenious way to solve problems.
  • 手工 (skillful handicraft): emphasizes dexterity and craftsmanship.
  • (what a coincidence): used in daily conversation to express coincidence or serendipity.

Usage Notes

"" is often used in positive contexts praising skill or cleverness. When expressing coincidence, it usually appears as "" or "". Avoid confusing it with "巧克力" (chocolate), where "" is part of a compound but does not carry the standalone meaning.

Tone and Register

"" is neutral and common in both spoken and written Chinese. It is polite and appropriate in formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentences

He solved this difficult problem with a clever method.

Her handicraft is skillful; the cloth dolls she makes are very beautiful.

What a coincidence, we are just about to go to that place.