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一技之长

一技之長
yījìzhīcháng
idiom HSK 7-9 #40,352

Meanings

  1. 1 a special skill
  2. 2 a professional forte
  3. 3 an expertise

Characters

一
yī
one; a
技
jì
skill; technique
之
zhī
of (classical particle)
长
cháng
strength; forte
Literally 'one skill's strength' — having at least one marketable ability.

Examples

年轻人要学一技之长。
Niánqīngrén yào xué yījìzhīcháng.
Young people should learn a special skill.
有一技之长才能在社会上立足。
Yǒu yījìzhīcháng cáinéng zài shèhuì shàng lìzú.
Only with a special skill can you establish yourself in society.

Tips

memory
Think: 'one technique's strong point' — your one marketable talent that sets you apart.

Stroke Order

一 yī
技 jì
之 zhī
长 cháng