又聪明又能干
“He's smart and capable.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我很喜欢他
“very much.”
又聪明又能干
“He's smart and capable.”
您太夸奖他了
“You flatter him too much.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Praising a person as '能干' (capable/competent) is one of the highest compliments in Chinese culture, reflecting an appreciation for diligence, resourcefulness, and practical problem-solving skills.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
both intelligent and capable
A classic '又...又...' paired pattern used to praise someone possessing multiple positive qualities simultaneously.