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能 (néng) vs 有能力 (yǒu nénglì): Use 得力 when emphasizing efficiency and capability in a specific context, while 能 is more general for ability and 有能力 explicitly highlights having the capacity.
得力 is often used in professional or formal contexts to praise someone's competencies. Be cautious with tone; using it inappropriately in casual conversation might come off as overly formal. Common collocations include 得力助手 (capable assistant) or 得力员工 (competent employee).
As a level 6 word, 得力 connects well with other terms related to capability and efficiency found in HSK 6 vocabulary. Focus on using it in various contexts to build fluency, particularly in business or workplace discussions.
Learners often confuse 得力 with 能力 (ability), but 得力 emphasizes the effectiveness of someone's abilities. A common mistake is saying '他有得力' instead of '他很得力' (He's capable).
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How to say able in Chinese
“able” in Chinese is得力
得力 (de2 li4) refers to someone or something that is able, capable, or competent in performing tasks efficiently. It is often used to describe individuals who have strong abilities or skills that contribute positively to a situation, such as a team member or an employee.
When to use 得力
得力 is often used in professional or formal contexts to praise someone's competencies. Be cautious with tone; using it inappropriately in casual conversation might come off as overly formal. Common collocations include 得力助手 (capable assistant) or 得力员工 (competent employee).
得力 or something close to it
能 (néng) vs 有能力 (yǒu nénglì): Use 得力 when emphasizing efficiency and capability in a specific context, while 能 is more general for ability and 有能力 explicitly highlights having the capacity.
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Learners often confuse 得力 with 能力 (ability), but 得力 emphasizes the effectiveness of someone's abilities. A common mistake is saying '他有得力' instead of '他很得力' (He's capable).
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Yes, it can describe anything efficient or capable, such as a得力的工具 (capable tool) or 得力的措施 (effective measures).
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