技术 jìshù technology
technology; technique; skill
How to remember 技术: 技 skill + 术 skill = technology.
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How it is used
- Technology / technique / skill - 高技术 (gāo jìshù) high tech; 技术很好 (jìshù hěn hǎo) skilled.
- Contrast 科学 (kēxué, science, the knowledge) and 能力 (nénglì, general ability): 技术 is applied know-how and methods, from IT to craftsmanship.
- Common: 技术人员 (jìshù rényuán) technician, 信息技术 (xìnxī jìshù) IT.
Example sentences
- 他开车的技术很高。 Tā kāichē de jìshù hěn gāo.His driving skills are very strong.
- 现代科学技术让我们的生活更加舒适。 Xiàndài kēxuéjìshù ràng wǒmen de shēnghuó gèngjiā shūshì.Modern technology has made our lives more comfortable.
- 她骑摩托车的技术不错！ Tā qí mótuōchē de jìshù búcuò!She rides a motorcycle well.