才干

才幹

cáigàn

noun HSK 7-9 #15,699

Meanings

1 ability
2 competence
3 talent

Characters

talent; ability

Examples

HSK 1

她是一个很有才干的人。

Tā shì yī gè hěn yǒu cáigàn de rén.

She is a very competent person.

HSK 7-9

领导应该重用有才干的人。

Lǐngdǎo yīnggāi zhòngyòng yǒu cáigàn de rén.

Leaders should make good use of talented people.

Tips

usage

才干 emphasizes practical, hands-on ability. Compare: 才能 = talent/ability in general, 才华 = literary/artistic talent, 才干 = executive/practical competence.

Stroke Order

才 cái

干 gān