Characters in This Word
Definitions
- ability
- competence
Example Sentences
他是个有才干的人。
Tā shì gè yǒu cáigàn de rén
He is a capable person
Related Words
不让须眉(bù ràng xū méi)· (idiom) to compare favorably with men in terms of ability, bravery etc
→人尖儿(rén jiān r)· outstanding individual
→任人唯贤(rèn rén wéi xián)· to appoint people according to their merits (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity
→任贤使能(rèn xián shǐ néng)· to appoint the virtuous and use the able (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity
→HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 6
- HSK Lord study list
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才干: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.