Chinese word

过硬

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò yìng

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

这位医生的业务很过硬。zhè wèi yī shēng de yè wù hěn guò yìng

This doctor's professional skills are excellent.

Illustration for 过硬 (excellent)

More examples

关键岗位需要过硬的素质。guān jiàn gǎng wèi xū yào guò yìng de sù zhì

Key positions require excellent qualities.

Core concept

Professional strength that stays solid in difficult situations and earns trust.

Common phrases

  • 过硬的本领guò yìng de bén lǐng

    excellent abilities

  • 过硬的业务guò yìng de yè wù

    excellent professional skills

  • 过硬的素质guò yìng de sù zhì

    excellent qualities

Similar words

扎实zhā shí: Well grounded in basic knowledge and skills, making performance steady and reliable.
优秀yōu xiù: Excellent in ability, quality, or results, without limiting the praise to one area.
出色chū sè: Outstanding in the quality of work, performance, or results, with a notably impressive effect.
娴熟xián shú: Skilled through extensive practice, allowing smooth and well-controlled performance.

Definition in Chinese

水平高、稳定可靠，常用于描述职业技能、业务或品质出色。shuǐ píng gāo wěn dìng kě kào cháng yòng yú miáo shù zhí yè jì néng yè wù huò pǐn zhì chū sè

Word origin

The compound combines 过 (guò, "pass") with 硬 (yìng, "hard"), suggesting that ability or quality is tough enough to withstand serious testing.

Usage tips

  • This adjective commonly evaluates a person indirectly through a skill, standard, or work result, so it fits professional praise more naturally than casual praise of appearance.

Other meanings

  • trustworthyadjective

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