Definition
智力 (zhìlì) refers to intellectual capacity or cognitive ability — the kind of intelligence measured by IQ tests or needed to solve logic problems. It's more about raw brainpower than the accumulated wisdom of 智慧 (zhìhuì), and it's a neutral, formal noun (not a person's mind, like 脑子).
noun
intelligenceintellect
Easily confused
- 治理zhì lǐsound-aliketo govern, administer, manage, or control; governance
Examples
- 智力。zhì lì kěyǐ tōngguò xuéxí hé xùnliàn lái tígāo.Intelligence can be improved through learning and training.
- 智力。Zhège zhì lì cèshì tí hěn nán.This intelligence test question is very difficult.
- 智力。Jiějué fùzá wèntí xūyào yídìng de zhì lì.Solving complex problems requires a certain level of intelligence.
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