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技能树
jì néng shù
skill tree
在游戏中，玩家可以通过升级来解锁技能树上的新技能。
In the game, players can unlock new skills by leveling up on the skill tree.
Technology
technical
A visual representation of a character's or player's skill progression in video games, often depicted as a branching tree diagram where nodes represent skills that unlock as the player advances.
这个RPG游戏的技能树设计得非常复杂，玩家需要仔细规划才能最大化角色潜力。
The skill tree in this RPG is designed to be very complex; players need to plan carefully to maximize their character's potential.
很多MOBA游戏都有专门的技能树系统，让玩家根据不同的英雄选择不同的技能发展路径。
Many MOBA games feature dedicated skill tree systems that allow players to choose different skill development paths based on their heroes.
Originally derived from video game mechanics, now metaphorically extended to describe any structured progression system (e.g., career development paths, learning roadmaps).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation
Do not translate as 'skill tree' in contexts outside gaming/structured progression systems. In non-technical Chinese, use '技能发展路径' (skill development path) instead.
Gold Rule
Context determines meaning
The meaning of 技能树 shifts based on context: gaming (skill progression), education (learning path), or career development (professional growth trajectory).
Word Origin
Compound of 技能 (jìnéng, 'skill') and 树 (shù, 'tree'), metaphorically representing skill progression as a branching structure. First appeared in Chinese gaming communities around 2010, adapted from English 'skill tree' terminology.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in gaming contexts but increasingly adopted in non-gaming contexts to describe structured learning or development paths (e.g., 'career skill tree').
Word Breakdown
技能
skill
root树
tree
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