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技能培训
jì néng péi xùn
skill training
公司为新员工提供了为期一周的技能培训。
The company provided a one-week skill training program for new employees.
formal
Training programs designed to develop specific job-related skills.
这家工厂的技能培训包括操作机器和安全规程。
The skill training at this factory includes operating machinery and safety procedures.
政府投资了大量资金用于职业技能培训项目。
The government has invested heavily in vocational skill training programs.
Often used in corporate, vocational, or educational contexts to describe systematic skill development.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from '教育' (education)
'技能培训' focuses narrowly on practical skills for specific jobs, while '教育' encompasses broader academic or intellectual development. For example, '语言培训' (language training) is a subset of '技能培训', but '大学教育' (university education) is not.
Gold Rule
Context matters
In resumes or job postings, '技能培训' often implies short-term, targeted programs (e.g., '熟练掌握Excel技能培训'). Long-term or degree-based programs would use '教育' or '学习'.
Word Origin
技能 (jì néng) = 'skill' + 培训 (péi xùn) = 'training'. The compound emerged in modern Chinese as vocational education systems developed, combining traditional characters for 'skill' and 'cultivation/training'.
Usage Notes
The term emphasizes practical, hands-on skill development rather than theoretical knowledge. It is commonly used in HR, education, and workforce development contexts.
Word Breakdown
技能
skill or ability
root培训
training or cultivation
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