能耐

néng nài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. ability
2. capability

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无能 wú néng 无能 wú néng incompetence 缺乏能力: incompetence

Related words

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• 才能 cái néng 才能 cái néng talent 更偏天赋的才华: talent

Synonyms

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• 能力 néng lì 能力 néng lì capability 一般指具备的才能: capability
• 本领 běn lǐng 本领 běn lǐng 强调技能或本事: 强调技能或本事

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in phrases like 有能耐 (yǒu néngnài) meaning 'capable' or 'resourceful'.

Formality

能耐 is often used in colloquial contexts and implies resourcefulness or skill beyond formal ability.

Child Words of 能耐

• 耐 耐 nài: (bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand
• 能 能 néng: can