干练 (gàn liàn) — capable and experienced

Definition

Describes a person who is both capable and seasoned in their work — efficient and experienced. The 干 emphasizes skill and decisiveness, 练 highlights polish from practice.

adjective

capable and experienced

Examples

干练。
gàn liàn De jīng lǐ hěn kuài jiù chǔ lǐ le wèn tí.
The capable and experienced manager quickly handled the problem.
干练。
Zhè wèi mì shū zuò shì fēi cháng gàn liàn.
This secretary works very capably and efficiently.
干练。
Tā bǐ gāng lái de shí hou gàn liàn duō le.
He is much more capable and experienced than when he first arrived.

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