能力 (nénglì) — how to say "ability" in Chinese

能力

Ability, capability

Radicals / Keys

Meat

#130 · ròu · 6 strokes

Power

#19 · · 2 strokes

Synonyms

本领

ability, skill

běnlǐng · of learned skills

本事

skill, ability, capability

běn shi · practical, often innate skill

才干

talent, ability, competence

cái gàn · of work, practical

Examples

在公司里,员工的工作能力和团队合作精神是获得提升机会的重要因素。

In a company, employees' work ability and team spirit are important factors for getting promotion opportunities.

他有很强的学习能力

He has a very strong learning ability.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "ability" in Chinese?

"ability" in Chinese is 能力 (nénglì).

What does 能力 mean in English?

能力 (nénglì) means "Ability, capability".

How is 能力 pronounced?

It is pronounced nénglì (written as nengli). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "ability" in Chinese characters?

It is written 能力.

What HSK level is 能力?

能力 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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