gàn

漧

Character · Noun · Verb · AdjectiveTraditional幹

trunk; do; capable

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

trunk; main part of a plant; stem

Refers to the main body of a tree, plant, or organization.

Zhè这
kē棵
shù树
de的
zhǔ主
gàn干
hěn很
cū粗
 。

The trunk of this tree is very thick.

Tā他
shì是
zhè这
ge个
bù部
mén门
de的
gǔ骨
gàn干
 。

He is the backbone of this department.

2.

verb

to do; to work; to manage

Very common verb for doing work or activities. Often used as a full verb meaning 'to work' or 'to do'.

Tā他
zài在
yī一
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
gàn干
huó活
 。

He works at a company.

Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
wǒ我
lái来
gàn干
 。

I'll take care of this matter.

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Nǐ你
gàn干
de得
hěn很
hǎo好
 ！

You did a great job!

3.

adjective

capable; able; competent

Describes someone who is capable and efficient.

Tā他
shì是
yī一
ge个
gàn干
liàn练
de的
jīng经
lǐ理
 。

He is a capable and efficient manager.