skill; fine workmanship
Refers to refined skill or craftsmanship, often in artistic or technical contexts. Slightly formal and literary.
This tea bowl showcases the artisan's fine workmanship.
His performance reveals a high level of skill.
Compound of 巧 (skillful) and 技 (technique). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is used in literary and formal contexts to denote refined craftsmanship.