Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
能干
nénggàn
Description
我们说一个人"能干"，是说他很会做事，工作做得又快又好。
When we say a person is "能干", it means they are very capable, doing work quickly and well.
这个词常用来夸别人，比如说妈妈很能干，或者同事很能干。
This word is often used to compliment others, for example, saying mom is very 能干, or a colleague is very 能干.
Meanings
能干nénggàn
capable; competent; good at getting things done
她很能干，工作做得又快又好。
She is very capable and does her work quickly and well.
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Notes
- Etymology
能 (able) + 干 (to do/work), literally "able to do things".
- Nuance
praises practical ability and efficiency, unlike 聪明 which stresses intelligence.
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