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技能 (jìnéng) vs 能力 (nénglì): Choose 本领 when emphasizing a specific skill or expertise, while 技能 refers more broadly to skills learned through practice, and 能力 denotes general ability or capacity.
Learners often confuse 本领 with similar terms like 技能 (jìnéng), which specifically refers to technical skills. 本领 has a broader application, encompassing overall abilities. Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning significantly.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 本领 connects with other words about skill and capability, such as 能力 (nénglì) and 技能 (jìnéng). Students should focus on using 本领 in sentences that describe their own abilities or the skills of others.
Students often mix up 本领 with 能力, leading to sentences like '他的能力很高' instead of '他的本领很高.' While both can be correct, 本领 emphasizes specific skills more than 能力.
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How to say skill in Chinese
“skill” in Chinese is本领
本领 refers to a person's skill, ability, or capability in a specific area. It is commonly used to describe someone's proficiency in tasks or professions, often implying a certain level of expertise. The term can be used in both formal and informal contexts to highlight competence.
When to use 本领
Learners often confuse 本领 with similar terms like 技能 (jìnéng), which specifically refers to technical skills. 本领 has a broader application, encompassing overall abilities. Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning significantly.
本领 or something close to it
技能 (jìnéng) vs 能力 (nénglì): Choose 本领 when emphasizing a specific skill or expertise, while 技能 refers more broadly to skills learned through practice, and 能力 denotes general ability or capacity.
What learners get wrong
Students often mix up 本领 with 能力, leading to sentences like '他的能力很高' instead of '他的本领很高.' While both can be correct, 本领 emphasizes specific skills more than 能力.
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Grammar Patterns of 本领
本领 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他有一身____，颇有才华。
He has a body full of skills and is quite talented.
Example Sentences for 本领 (5)
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You can say, '他的本领非常高,' meaning 'His skills are very high.'
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