TSUMUGU · TOCFL 3 (est.) · 字
技
技 ＝ 扌 ＋ 支
ㄐㄧˋ · jì
noun — skill, technique
字源 FORM — what the parts do
扌義a hand
{j,q,x}↔{zh,ch,sh}ITzhī → jì — the {zh,ch,sh}↔{j,q,x} crossing; the same 支 stays zhī in 枝
A hand (扌) with 支 zhī for sound — skill is what the hand can do (說文: 技, 巧也): 技術、技巧、特技.
故事 STORY — a scene to remember it by
老師傅的手（扌）一動，三兩下，活就成了。
The old master's hand (扌) moves — three strokes, and the piece is done.
字源記憶法
意 · Meanings
(本義)技巧、技藝— skill of hand
→技術、科技— technique; technology常用
→特技、演技— stunt; acting craft
(本義) original meaning · → ⇒ each arrow = one more step of extension