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
Examples
- 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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