益智 (yì zhì) — to enhance intelligence or wisdom

Definition

Literally 'benefit + wisdom', 益智 is used as a verb or attributive to mean 'to sharpen the mind' — usually said of activities, games, or foods thought to boost thinking ability.

verb
to enhance intelligence or wisdom

Examples

  • 益智
    Duō dú shū kě yǐ yì zhì.
    Reading more can enhance intelligence.
  • 益智
    Zhè zhǒng yóu xì fēi cháng yì zhì.
    This kind of game is very good for the mind.
  • 益智
    Zhè ge huó dòng néng yì zhì hái zi men de sī wéi.
    This activity can enhance children's thinking.

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