Chinese vocabulary — Skills topic
53 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 53 Chinese vocabulary words for the Skills topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Skills 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.
Skills vocabulary HSK 1(2 words)
HSK 1 pathwayto know how to; can
can, to be able to
Skills vocabulary HSK 2(2 words)
HSK 2 pathwaycan; may; to be allowed to
to be able to; can
Skills vocabulary HSK 3(7 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto finish; to end
martial arts; kung fu; skill mastered through training
skillful; deft; clever with one's hands
skill; ability
skill; ability
can ... or not; could you ...
ability; capability
Skills vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)
HSK 4 pathwayskill, technique
unable to, to have no way to
skilled, proficient
Skills vocabulary HSK 5(2 words)
HSK 5 pathwayskill
to master, to be proficient in
Skills vocabulary HSK 6(2 words)
HSK 6 pathwaycompetence; quality (of a person)
to weave, to knit (cloth, wool, etc.)
Skills vocabulary HSK 7(35 words)
HSK 7 pathwayskill, ability (in a craft)
A special skill or talent (that one possesses).
to make an effort, to put in work
to complement each other
to rely on, to depend on
To speak eloquently as if composing prose, to be articulate and literary
merit, achievement
competence, ability
foundation, grounding (of skill, knowledge)
good; kind; kind-hearted
basic skills, fundamentals
natural gift, innate talent
to learn a craft, to learn a trade
strong point, strength, forte
appropriate, proper
to be skilled at; to be good at
level of skill, maturity (usually of artistic level or craftsmanship)
dexterous, skillful
train; temper; forge
strong point, forte
trick, knack, clever method
concise, succinct (referring to writing or wording)
to be proficient in, to master
consummate skill, masterful technique
secret technique, secret recipe
talented person, capable person
ability, capability (usually colloquial, emphasizing skill and competence)
to manage on one's own, to take care of oneself
train hard; practice diligently
expert; connoisseur
key point, essentials
knack, trick, technique
to master thoroughly; to comprehend fully (a field, an issue)
solid; capable; truly skilled
A crane standing among chickens (a metaphor for a talented person standing out conspicuously in a crowd).
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Skills topic
The Skills topic set gathers 53 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 Skills 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 Skills 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.