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“versatile” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinquán néng

Example

他在公司里很全能,什么活都能干。tā zài gōng sī lǐ hěn quán néng shén me huó dōu néng gàn

He is very versatile at the company and can do any job.

Illustration for 全能 (versatile)

How to say “versatile” in Chinese

“Versatile” in Chinese is 全能 (quán néng).

A single broad capability that can meet many different needs.

Full entry for 全能: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 全能

她被认为是国家队的全能选手,既能跑又会跳。tā bèi rèn wéi shì guó jiā duì de quán néng xuán shǒu jì néng pǎo yòu huì tiào

She is considered an all-around athlete on the national team and can both run and jump.

Tips for using 全能

  • The word often sounds complimentary in daily speech, but it can also be an informal exaggeration rather than a claim of perfect ability.

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