才干 (cái gàn) — ability; competence

Definition

才干 (cáigàn) means practical ability built up through work — a learned skill, not raw talent. Contrast with 才能 (innate talent/capacity) and 能力 (general ability).

noun
abilitycompetence

Beispiele

  • 才干
    Tā méi yǒu duō shǎo gōng zuò cái gàn, dàn tài dù hěn hǎo.
    He doesn't have much work ability, but his attitude is good.
  • 才干
    Tā de wén xué cái gàn ràng rén pèi fú.
    Her literary talent is admirable.
  • 才干
    Tā cóng xiǎo zuò shì jiù hěn tā shi, màn màn liàn chū le yì shēn zhēn cái gàn.
    He has been down-to-earth since childhood, and gradually developed real ability.

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