HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
本领
Skill, ability, or capability.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 本领 look like this?
本 (běn) shows a tree with a mark at its base (roots/foundation) + 领 (lǐng) combines a 'page/head' radical with a phonetic part, meaning 'to lead' or 'neck'. Together, they represent the 'foundation' of what you can 'lead' or do: your core skills!