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“intelligence” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì lì

Example

他的智力很高,学习很快。tā de zhì lì hěn gāo xué xí hěn kuài

He has a high level of intelligence and learns quickly.

Illustration for 智力 (intelligence)

How to say “intelligence” in Chinese

“Intelligence” in Chinese is 智力 (zhì lì).

The capacity to take in information, understand it, remember it, and solve problems.

Full entry for 智力: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 智力

早期干预有助于儿童的智力发展。zǎo qī gān yù yǒu zhù yú ér tóng de zhì lì fā zhǎn

Early intervention helps children's intellectual development.

Tips for using 智力

  • In everyday conversation, this noun often sounds more formal than a personal compliment, so it fits learning, testing, and measured mental performance better than casual praise.

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