能力 nénglì capability
capability; capable; ability
How to remember 能力: 能 able to + 力 power = capability.
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How it is used
- Ability/capability to do something - 工作能力 (gōngzuò nénglì) work ability; 有能力解决 (yǒu nénglì jiějué) capable of solving it.
- An abstract capacity, uncountable in feel. Contrast 技术 (jìshù, technical skill/technique) and 本事 (běnshi, know-how/prowess, colloquial).
- Common: 学习能力 (xuéxí nénglì) learning ability, 能力强 (nénglì qiáng) highly capable.
Example sentences
- 你有能力去做这个吗？ Nǐ yǒu nénglì qù zuò zhège ma?Were you able to do it?
- 他没能力做这个工作。 Tā méi nénglì zuò zhège gōngzuò.He will not be able to do the work.
- 她的工作能力不亚于其他人。 Tā de gōngzuò nénglì búyàyú qítā rén.She is every bit as competent in her work as others.