chess skill; art of board games
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the skill or art of playing chess or board games
Refers to the technical skill, strategy, and artistry in playing chess (围棋, 象棋, etc.). Can be used literally or to describe one's level of expertise.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
zài在
zuān钻
yán研
qí棋
yì艺
，
xī希
wàng望
néng能
zài在
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
duó夺
guàn冠
。
He studies the art of chess every day, hoping to win the championship.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
de的
qí棋
yì艺
gāo高
chāo超
，
hěn很
shǎo少
yǒu有
rén人
néng能
yíng赢
tā他
。
This elderly gentleman's chess skills are superb; few people can beat him.
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Xià下
qí棋
bù不
jǐn仅
kào靠
qí棋
yì艺
，
hái还
yào要
kào靠
xīn心
tài态
hé和
lín临
chǎng场
fā发
huī挥
。
Playing chess depends not only on skill but also on mentality and performance under pressure.
Tā他
de的
qí棋
yì艺
suī虽
rán然
bù不
rú如
zhí职
yè业
xuǎn选
shǒu手
，
dàn但
zài在
yè业
yú余
ài爱
hào好
zhě者
zhōng中
suàn算
shì是
dǐng顶
jiān尖
de的
le了
。
Although his chess skills are not at the professional level, he is considered top-tier among amateur enthusiasts.