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能歌善舞 — “Proficient in both singing and dancing”

能歌善舞 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Proficient in both singing and dancing”. Skilled at singing and dancing. Literally, “Able to sing and skilled at dancing”.

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能歌善舞 Pronunciation and Pinyin

能歌善舞 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
能
néng10can, be able to
歌
gē14sing or song
善
shàn12good kind skillful
舞
wǔ14to dance

Example Sentence with 能歌善舞

她不仅容貌出众,而且能歌善舞,深受大家喜爱。
She is not only outstanding in appearance but also proficient in both singing and dancing, making her deeply loved by everyone.

Idioms Related to 能歌善舞

Antonyms of 能歌善舞

  • yī一wú无suǒ所néng能incapable of anything

More idioms starting with 能

  • néng能shàng上néng能xià下adaptable to all positions
  • néng能bù不liǎng两gōng工Cannot master two crafts
  • néng能bù不chèn称guān官abilities do not match the office
  • néng能zhēng争guàn惯zhàn战skilled and seasoned in battle
  • néng能rén人qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsman or expert
  • néng能shēn伸néng能qū屈flexible and adaptable
  • néng能shēn伸néng能suō缩flexible and adaptable
  • néng能xiě写huì会suàn算be literate and numerate
  • néng能gāng刚néng能róu柔able to be firm and gentle
  • néng能shì士nì匿móu谋Talented people hide plans when not used
  • néng能qū屈néng能shēn伸adaptable and resilient
  • néng能gōng工qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsmen and skilled artisans

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Questions about 能歌善舞

What does 能歌善舞 mean?

能歌善舞 (néng gē shàn wǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Proficient in both singing and dancing”.

How do you pronounce 能歌善舞?

能歌善舞 is pronounced néng gē shàn wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 能歌善舞 literally mean?

Literally, 能歌善舞 means “Able to sing and skilled at dancing”. It is used to mean “Proficient in both singing and dancing”.

What is the Chinese definition of 能歌善舞?

擅长歌舞

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