English–Korean
“intelligence” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchineung
Example
그 아이의 지능이 빠르게 발달한다.keu a i ui chi neung i ppa reu ge pal dal han da
The child's intelligence is developing quickly.
How to say “intelligence” in Korean
“Intelligence” in Korean is 지능 (chineung).
Information enters the mind, becomes understood, and supports effective problem solving.
Example sentences with 지능
그는 지능이 높아서 문제를 빨리 푼다.keu neun chi neung i no pa seo mun je reul ppal li pun da
Because he is highly intelligent, he solves problems quickly.
Tips for using 지능
- English learners can associate this word with intelligence tests and scientific writing, where the register is more formal than everyday descriptions of a smart person.