Writing
智力 (zhì lì) — how to say "intelligence" in Chinese
智力
Intelligence, intellect
noun
Character composition
智
wisdom, intellect
力
strength, ability
Radicals / Keys
日
Sun
#72 · rì · 4 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
智力测验
zhì lì cè yàn
intelligence test
智力水平
zhì lì shuǐ píng
intelligence level
智力发展
zhì lì fā zhǎn
intellectual development
Examples
这个测试可以测量孩子的智力水平。
This test can measure a child's level of intelligence.
他智力很高。
He has high intelligence.
Frequently asked questions
Intelligence meaning in Chinese
"intelligence" in Chinese is 智力 (zhì lì).
What does 智力 mean in English?
智力 (zhì lì) means "Intelligence, intellect".
How is 智力 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhì lì (written as zhi li, zhili). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "intelligence" in Chinese characters?
It is written 智力: 智 has 12 strokes, 力 has 2 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 智力?
智力 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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