逞能
chěng néng
Pinyin
Definition
逞能
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- to show off one's ability
- to boast one's merits
Character Decomposition
Idioms (20)
不以规矩,不能成方圆
- 1 without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
任贤使能
- 1 to appoint the virtuous and use the able (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity
倘能如此
- 1 if it is possible (idiom)
力所能及
- 1 as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
- 2 within one's powers
各尽所能
- 1 each does his utmost (idiom)
- 2 from each according to his means