才干
Definition
(noun) Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Examples
“她在网球场上的才干为她赢得了许多锦标赛的胜利。”
“他没才干，偏爱指挥别人。”
He doesn't have the knack for it, but he loves bossing people around.
“这家小馆子靠厨师的才干撑着。”
This little restaurant survives on the chef's skill.
“第一次见面，她就看出我没什么才干。”
The first time we met, she could tell I didn't have much talent.
“老李的才干，在修旧收音机这件事上最管用。”
Old Li's expertise comes in handy most when it comes to fixing old radios.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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