suitable; competent; effective
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
suitable for the purpose; usable
Describes objects or tools that work well for their intended use.
Zhè这
bǎ把
jiǎn剪
zi子
bù不
dé得
yònɡ用
，
tài太
dùn钝
le了
。
These scissors are not suitable; they are too dull.
Lǎo老
ɡōnɡ工
jù具
suī虽
rán然
jiù旧
，
dàn但
hěn很
dé得
yònɡ用
。
The old tools, though worn, are still quite usable.
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Zhǎo找
ɡè个
dé得
yònɡ用
de的
chuí锤
zi子
bǎ把
dīnɡ钉
zi子
dīnɡ钉
jìn进
qù去
。
Find a suitable hammer to drive the nail in.
adjective
competent; capable; effective
Describes people, usually subordinates or team members, who are capable and get things done.
Zhè这
jǐ几
ɡè个
dōu都
shì是
hěn很
dé得
yònɡ用
de的
ɡàn干
bù部
。
These cadres are all very competent.
Tā他
bàn办
shì事
má麻
lì利
，
shì是
ɡè个
hěn很
dé得
yònɡ用
de的
zhù助
shǒu手
。
He handles things efficiently; he's a very capable assistant.
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Tuán团
duì队
lǐ里
xū需
yào要
jǐ几
ɡè个
dé得
yònɡ用
de的
rén人
lái来
tuī推
dònɡ动
xiànɡ项
mù目
。
The team needs a few competent people to drive the project forward.