Chinese vocabulary — Kỹ năng topic
39 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
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 pathwayto know how to; can
can, to be able to
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 2(2 words)
HSK 2 pathwaycan; may; to be allowed to
to be able to; can
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 3(5 words)
HSK 3 pathwaymartial arts; kung fu; skill mastered through training
skill; ability
skill; ability
can ... or not; could you ...
ability; capability
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)
HSK 4 pathwayskill, technique
unable to, to have no way to
skilled, proficient
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 5(2 words)
HSK 5 pathwayskill
to master, to be proficient in
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)
HSK 6 pathwaycompetence; quality (of a person)
Kỹ năng vocabulary HSK 7(24 words)
HSK 7 pathwayskill, ability (in a craft)
to make an effort, to put in work
to rely on, to depend on
To speak eloquently as if composing prose, to be articulate and literary
merit, achievement
competence, ability
good; kind; kind-hearted
natural gift, innate talent
to learn a craft, to learn a trade
strong point, strength, forte
to be skilled at; to be good at
dexterous, skillful
train; temper; forge
strong point, forte
concise, succinct (referring to writing or wording)
to be proficient in, to master
consummate skill, masterful technique
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
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 — 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.