nang4 lik6能力

Jyutpingnang4 lik6

Yalenàhng lihk

名詞Very common

Definition

Ability; competence; mastery of a skill or power.

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How it's used

Focuses on the practical capacity or power to execute a task rather than just a theoretical talent. While often used in formal contexts like job interviews, it fits perfectly into casual conversation when discussing whether someone can handle a specific responsibility. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 強 or 弱 to describe the level of competence.

Measure word

hong6項hongh

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好jau5有nang4能lik6力，jyun4完cyun4全m4唔sai2使daam1擔sam1心。

He is very capable at work, no need to worry at all.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得zi6自gei2己jau5有nang4能lik6力cyu5處lei5理le1呢gin2件si6事mei6未aa4呀？

Do you think you have the ability to handle this matter yet?

Common phrases

nang4能lik6力bat1不zuk1足

insufficient ability

tai4提sing1升nang4能lik6力

improve ability

Common mistake

Avoid using it to describe a natural talent or gift, where words like 天分 or 天賦 are more appropriate. It specifically refers to the power or skill acquired to perform a function.