智力 zhìlì intelligence
intelligence; intellect
How to remember 智力: 智 wisdom + 力 power = intelligence.
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- Intelligence/intellect as a cognitive ability - 智力发展 (zhìlì fāzhǎn) intellectual development, 智力测验 (zhìlì cèyàn) IQ test, 智力游戏 (zhìlì yóuxì) brain-teaser.
- Refers to reasoning/mental capacity; contrast 智慧 (zhìhuì, wisdom), which is deeper insight and judgment.
- 智力 is measurable brainpower; 智慧 is applied wisdom.