Meaning of 智力
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- intelligence
- intellect
How to use 智力
智力 is a fairly formal noun used for mental ability in general, often in talk about children, education, tests, or development. It appears in set phrases like 智力测验 (zhìlì cèyàn, intelligence test) and 智力游戏 (zhìlì yóuxì, brain game). Example: 这个游戏可以开发孩子的智力。(Zhège yóuxì kěyǐ kāifā háizi de zhìlì.) This game can develop a child's intelligence.
智 (zhì) means wisdom, and 力 (lì) means power. Put them together and you get the power of your mind, which is 智力 (zhìlì), intelligence.
Common mistake: Learners often use 智力 to say someone is smart, as in 他很智力, but 智力 is a noun. Say 他很聪明 (tā hěn cōngming) or 他智力很高 (tā zhìlì hěn gāo) instead.
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智 zhì · wisdom · 12 strokes
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力 lì · power · 2 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 智力.
| 努力 | nǔlì | to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious |
| 力量 | lìliàng | power; force; strength |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 压力 | yālì | pressure |
| 动力 | dònglì | motive power; (fig.) motivation; impetus |
| 实力 | shílì | strength |
| 听力 | tīnglì | hearing; listening ability |
| 巧克力 | qiǎokèlì | (loanword) chocolate |
| 尽力 | jìnlì | to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort |
| 力气 | lìqi | physical strength |
| 精力 | jīnglì | energy (physical or mental) |
| 智能 | zhìnéng | intelligent; able |
Questions about 智力
What does 智力 mean?
智力 (zhìlì) means "intelligence; intellect" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 智力?
智力 is made of 2 characters: 智 (12 strokes), 力 (2 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 智力 an HSK word?
Yes. 智力 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 智力 and 能力?
智力 (zhìlì) is mental capacity, like reasoning and understanding. 能力 (nénglì) is any ability to do something, including practical or social skills. A person can have high 智力 but weak 能力 in a certain job.
How do you say IQ in Chinese?
IQ is usually 智商 (zhìshāng), short for intelligence quotient. 智力 is the general quality, while 智商 is the measured score. People often just say IQ in casual speech too.