能上能下 — “Able to go up, able to go down”
能上能下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be adaptable to various roles and responsibilities, demonstrating a willingness to serve in both higher and lower positions without concern for personal status or rank; to be capable of performing well regardless of one's organizational level”. Literally, “Able to go up, able to go down”.
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What does 能上能下 mean?
能上能下 (néng shàng néng xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be adaptable to various roles and responsibilities, demonstrating a willingness to serve in both higher and lower positions without concern for personal status or rank; to be capable of performing well regardless of one's organizational level”.
How do you pronounce 能上能下?
能上能下 is pronounced néng shàng néng xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能上能下 literally mean?
Literally, 能上能下 means “Able to go up, able to go down”. It is used to mean “to be adaptable to various roles and responsibilities, demonstrating a willingness to serve in both higher and lower positions without concern for personal status or rank; to be capable of performing well regardless of one's organizational level”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能上能下?
指干部不计较职位高低，不论处于领导岗位或在基层从事实际工作，都能踏踏实实地干。实行能上能下，是对干部职务终身制的一项重要改革。