能干

能幹

nénggàn

adjective HSK 4 #17,901

Meanings

Literally 'able to do things'. Someone who gets things done.

HSK 1

她是个很能干的人。

Tā shì ge hěn nénggàn de rén.

She is a very capable person.

HSK 2

这个年轻人真能干！

Zhège niánqīngrén zhēn nénggàn!

This young person is really capable!

HSK 3

他工作很能干，老板很喜欢他。

Tā gōngzuò hěn nénggàn, lǎobǎn hěn xǐhuan tā.

He's very competent at work, and the boss likes him a lot.

usage

能干 is always a compliment. It implies someone is not just smart but practically effective. They get results.

能 néng

干 gān