Definition
潜力 (qiánlì) is the everyday word for latent potential that has not yet been developed, used for people, resources, or capabilities. Its near-synonym 潜能 (qiánnéng) is more formal and academic, e.g., in psychology. 才能 (cáinéng) means talent or ability that already exists, not hidden potential.
noun
potentiallatent capacity
Examples
- 潜力，。Zhège niánqīng rén hěn yǒu qián lì, jiānglái yídìng néng chénggōng.This young person has great potential and will surely succeed in the future.
- 潜力。Gōngsī xūyào wājué měi gè yuángōng de qián lì.The company needs to tap into every employee's potential.
- 潜力。Zhè piàn tǔdì yǒu jùdà de nóngyè qián lì.This land has enormous agricultural potential.
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