能人

néng rén

CL 位 wèi 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. capable person
2. Homo habilis, extinct species of upright East African hominid

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 庸人 yōng rén 庸人 yōng rén mediocre person 指能力平庸、无所作为的人: mediocre person

Related words

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• 人才 rén cái 人才 rén cái talent 指有才能的人，语义更广: talent

Synonyms

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• 达人 dá rén 达人 dá rén expert 指在某一领域非常专业、能力很强的人: expert

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 是 or 为: 他是个能人 (He is a capable person) or 堪称能人 (can be called a capable person).

Formality

Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's exceptional ability.

Example Sentences

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他是个 能人 。

He is a capable person.

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Child Words of 能人

• 人 人 rén: person; people
• 能 能 néng: can