脑力 (nǎo lì) — mental capability; brains
Definition
Literally 'brain power', referring to mental capacity or intellectual effort (as opposed to physical work or 体力). Often paired with verbs like 锻炼, 消耗, or 费 to talk about using or taxing one's mind.
noun
mental capabilitybrains
Examples
- 脑力。Zhè fèn gōng zuò duì nǎo lì yāo qiú hěn gāo.This job requires a high level of mental capability.
- ，脑力。Tā nián jì dà le, nǎo lì bù rú cóng qián le.He's getting older, and his mental faculties aren't what they used to be.
- 脑力。Duō dú shū kě yǐ duàn liàn nǎo lì.Reading more can exercise your mental capability.
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