Chinese vocabulary — Kỹ năng topic

39 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 39 Chinese vocabulary words for the Kỹ năng topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Kỹ năng vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 1(2 words)

HSK 1 pathway
HSK 1
huì

to know how to; can

HSK 1
néng

can, to be able to

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 2(2 words)

HSK 2 pathway
可以HSK 2

can; may; to be allowed to

能够HSK 2
nénggòu

to be able to; can

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 3(5 words)

HSK 3 pathway
功夫HSK 3
gōng

martial arts; kung fu; skill mastered through training

本事HSK 3
běnshì

skill; ability

本领HSK 3
běnlǐng

skill; ability

能不能HSK 3
néngbunéng

can ... or not; could you ...

能力HSK 3
néng

ability; capability

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)

HSK 4 pathway
技巧HSK 4
qiǎo

skill, technique

无法HSK 4

unable to, to have no way to

熟练HSK 4
shúliàn

skilled, proficient

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 5(2 words)

HSK 5 pathway
技能HSK 5
néng

skill

掌握HSK 5
zhǎng

to master, to be proficient in

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)

HSK 6 pathway
素质HSK 6
zhì

competence; quality (of a person)

Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 7(24 words)

HSK 7 pathway
一手HSK 7
shǒu

skill, ability (in a craft)

下功夫HSK 7
xiàgōngfu

to make an effort, to put in work

凭借HSK 7
píngjiè

to rely on, to depend on

出口成章HSK 7
chūkǒuchéngzhāng

To speak eloquently as if composing prose, to be articulate and literary

HSK 7
gōng

merit, achievement

功力HSK 7
gōnglì

competence, ability

HSK 7
shàn

good; kind; kind-hearted

天分HSK 7
tiānfèn

natural gift, innate talent

学艺HSK 7
xué

to learn a craft, to learn a trade

强项HSK 7
qiángxiàng

strong point, strength, forte

擅长HSK 7
shàncháng

to be skilled at; to be good at

灵巧HSK 7
língqiǎo

dexterous, skillful

HSK 7
liàn

train; temper; forge

特长HSK 7
cháng

strong point, forte

精练HSK 7
jīngliàn

concise, succinct (referring to writing or wording)

精通HSK 7
jīngtōng

to be proficient in, to master

绝技HSK 7
juéjì

consummate skill, masterful technique

能人HSK 7
néngrén

talented person, capable person

能耐HSK 7
néngnai

ability, capability (usually colloquial, emphasizing skill and competence)

自理HSK 7
zìlǐ

to manage on one's own, to take care of oneself

苦练HSK 7
liàn

train hard; practice diligently

贯通HSK 7
guàntōng

to master thoroughly; to comprehend fully (a field, an issue)

过硬HSK 7
guòyìng

solid; capable; truly skilled

鹤立鸡群HSK 7
qún

A crane standing among chickens (a metaphor for a talented person standing out conspicuously in a crowd).

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Kỹ năng topic

The Kỹ năng topic set gathers 39 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Kỹ năng context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.

Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Kỹ năng vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.

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