能干 (néng gàn) — capable; competent
Definition
能干 (nénggàn) means 'capable and practical' — praises someone who gets things done well. 棒 is more general praise ('great'); 胜任 is reserved for being qualified for a specific job or task.
adjective
capablecompetent
Examples
- 能干。Tā shì yí gè hěn néng gàn de jīng lǐ.She is a very capable manager.
- ，能干。Tā zuò shì rèn zhēn, dà jiā dōu jué de tā néng gàn.He works carefully, and everyone thinks he is capable.
- ，能干。Zhè me nán de rèn wu, zhǐ yǒu néng gàn de rén cái néng wán chéng.Only capable people can complete such a difficult task.
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