能者为师 — “Let the capable be your teacher”
能者为师 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Let the capable be your teacher”. One should learn from anyone who possesses knowledge or skill, regardless of their status or background. Literally, “The capable are teachers”.
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学习新技能时，我们应该秉持能者为师的原则，虚心向有经验的同事请教。
When learning new skills, we should adhere to the principle that "the capable are teachers" and humbly seek advice from experienced colleagues.
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What does 能者为师 mean?
能者为师 (néng zhě wéi shī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Let the capable be your teacher”.
How do you pronounce 能者为师?
能者为师 is pronounced néng zhě wéi shī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能者为师 literally mean?
Literally, 能者为师 means “the capable are teachers”. It is used to mean “Let the capable be your teacher”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能者为师?
会的人就当老师。即谁会就向谁学习。