能耐

néngnài

noun HSK 7-9 #7,432

Meanings

1 ability
2 capability
3 skill

Characters

to endure; capable

Examples

他有什么能耐？

Tā yǒu shénme néngnài?

What ability does he have?

你有能耐就自己去做。

Nǐ yǒu néngnài jiù zìjǐ qù zuò.

If you have the ability, go do it yourself.

Tips

usage

能耐 is colloquial and often carries a slightly challenging or dismissive tone, especially in questions like 你有什么能耐？ Compare with the neutral 能力 (ability).

Stroke Order

能 néng

耐 nài