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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