能耐 (néng nai) — (noun) ability, capability; (adjective) capable, skilled

Définition

Informal/colloquial word for 'ability, capability' — same meaning as 能力 but more casual and everyday, often used for people. As an adjective, 形容人 "capable, skilled," close to 能干.

noun
abilitycapability
adjective
capableskilled

Exemples

  • 能耐
    Tā hěn yǒu néng nai, yí dìng néng wán chéng zhè ge rèn wu.
    He has great ability; he can definitely complete this task.
  • Bié kàn tā nián qīng, tā kě néng nai le.
    Don't judge by his youth — he's really capable.
  • 能耐
    Tā de néng nai ràng wǒ fēi cháng pèi fú.
    His ability makes me very impressed.

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