潜能 (qián néng) — potential; latent capability
Definition
潜能 (qián néng) is 'potential' — the hidden, unrealized capability a person has, similar to 潜力 but more often used for personal development. It focuses on what someone COULD become, not an existing ability like 能力.
noun
potentiallatent capability
Examples
- 潜能。Měi gè hái zi dōu yōng yǒu wú xiàn de qián néng.Every child possesses unlimited potential.
- ，潜能。Zhǐ yào nǔ lì, nǐ de qián néng jiù huì zhǎn xiàn chū lái.As long as you work hard, your potential will show itself.
- 潜能。Zhè ge xùn liàn néng bāng zhù yuán gōng wā jué qián néng.This training can help employees tap into their potential.
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