能力 (néng lì) — ability, capability
Definition
General word for 'ability' (学习能力, 工作能力). It's broad and neutral; 技能 is a learned/technical skill, 才能 is innate talent.
noun
abilitycapability
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 能力。Tā de xué xí néng lì fēi cháng qiáng.His learning ability is very strong.
- 能力。Wǒ men gōng sī xū yào yǒu jiě jué wèn tí néng lì de rén cái.Our company needs talent with problem-solving ability.
- ,能力。Tōng guò péi xùn, tā de gōng zuò néng lì tí gāo le hěn duō.Through training, her work ability improved a lot.
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