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能耐

néng naiHSK 7

能耐 (néng nai) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishability

    • EX
      他虽然年纪小，但做起事来却很有能耐。

      Although he is young, he is very capable when it comes to getting things done.

    • EX
      你有能耐就自己去解决，别总找父母帮忙。

      If you are so capable, solve it yourself instead of always asking your parents for help.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishable

    • EX
      他觉得自己挺能耐的，从来不听别人的意见。

      He thinks he is very capable and never listens to anyone else's opinions.

    • EX
      这孩子真能耐，自己把坏了的玩具修好了。

      This child is really capable—they fixed the broken toy all by themselves.