Chinese vocabulary — Skills topic

13 words · HSK 3, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 13 Chinese vocabulary words for the Skills topic across HSK 3, 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 3(1 words)

HSK 3 pathway
HSK 3
qiǎo

skillful; deft; clever with one's hands

Skills vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)

HSK 6 pathway
HSK 6
zhī

to weave, to knit (cloth, wool, etc.)

Skills vocabulary HSK 7(11 words)

HSK 7 pathway
一技之长HSK 7
zhīcháng

A special skill or talent (that one possesses).

互补HSK 7

to complement each other

功底HSK 7
gōng

foundation, grounding (of skill, knowledge)

基本功HSK 7
jīběngōng

basic skills, fundamentals

得当HSK 7
dàng

appropriate, proper

火候HSK 7
huǒhou

level of skill, maturity (usually of artistic level or craftsmanship)

窍门HSK 7
qiàomén

trick, knack, clever method

绝招HSK 7
juézhāo

secret technique, secret recipe

行家HSK 7
hángjia

expert; connoisseur

要领HSK 7
yàolǐng

key point, essentials

诀窍HSK 7
juéqiào

knack, trick, technique

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Skills topic

The Skills topic set gathers 13 common Chinese words across HSK 3, 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.

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