能干

néng gàn

HSK 5

Meaning

形容人有能力，办事效率高。

Describes a person who is capable and efficient.

常用于称赞或描述某人工作能力强、做事利落。

Often used to praise or describe someone's strong work ability and efficiency.

1 她是一个非常能干的经理，团队在她的领导下业绩突出。 (She is a very capable manager; under her leadership, the team has outstanding performance.)
2 他不仅能干，而且很勤奋，大家都喜欢和他共事。 (He is not only capable but also hardworking; everyone enjoys working with him.)
3 别看年纪小，这个新来的员工很能干，任务完成得又快又好。 (Although young, this new employee is very capable, completing tasks quickly and well.)
4 家里的大小事务，她一个人就能搞定，真是个能干的妻子。 (She can handle all household matters by herself; she is truly a capable wife.)
5 项目经理需要能干的人来负责这个重要项目。 (The project manager needs capable people to take charge of this important project.)

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