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手艺 (shǒu yì): craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • craftmanship
  • workmanship
  • handicraft
  • trade

Chinese explanation

  • 指手工技能或技艺,尤其指需要长期练习才能掌握的本领,如木工、刺绣、烹饪等。常用来称赞某人技艺高超。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

hand

HSK 4

art

Example sentences

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My grandfather's woodworking craftsmanship is well known in the village; anyone who needs furniture made comes to him.

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The buns at this small shop are delicious thanks to the owner's craftsmanship; she gets up at 3 a.m. every day to knead the dough.

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Learning a craft requires patience; for example, learning pottery may take several years of practice before you can make decent pieces.

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Nowadays many young people are unwilling to learn traditional crafts, thinking they are both hard work and unprofitable.

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This craftsman's skill is truly remarkable; an ordinary piece of wood in his hands can become a beautiful work of art.

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