Chinese word

内行

Pronunciation

Pinyinnèi háng

Meaning

  • adjectiveknowledgeable

Example

这个老板对市场很内行。zhè ge láo bǎn duì shì chǎng hěn nèi háng

This boss is very knowledgeable about the market.

Illustration for 内行 (knowledgeable)

More examples

作为顾问，他对市场趋势很内行，给了我们很多建议。zuò wéi gù wèn tā duì shì chǎng qū shì hěn nèi háng gěi le wǒ men hěn duō jiàn yì

As a consultant, he was very knowledgeable about market trends and gave us a lot of advice.

Core concept

Practical command of a field from the inside, with the judgment to handle its real problems.

Common phrases

  • 对市场趋势很内行duì shì chǎng qū shì hěn nèi háng

    be very knowledgeable about market trends

  • 对产品设计很内行duì chán pǐn shè jì hěn nèi háng

    be very knowledgeable about product design

Similar words

专业zhuān yè: Having specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field, with a professional level of ability.
熟练shú liàn: Able to perform a task smoothly and efficiently through practice and experience.
熟悉shú xī: Knowing the details of a subject well and being accustomed to dealing with it.
能干néng gàn: Able to handle work or problems effectively and get things done well.

Definition in Chinese

作为行业或技能方面的行家，具备较高的实际能力和判断力，能处理相关问题。zuò wéi háng yè huò jì néng fāng miàn de háng jia jù bèi jiào gāo de shí jì néng lì hé pàn duàn lì néng chú lǐ xiāng guān wèn tí

Word origin

内行 (nèiháng, "insider in a trade") is formed from 内 (nèi, "inside") + 行 (háng, "trade or line of business"), pointing to someone within a trade who understands its practical workings.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a formal job title, this word evaluates practical competence in a particular area, so it can describe a customer, manager, or serious hobbyist as well as a professional.

Other meanings

  • be well-versedverb
  • expertnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 内行人nèi háng rénexpertnoun

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