(néng lì) - ability, capability in Mandarin
nénglìTraditional: 能力
Translation
ability, capability
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Word origin
能力 (nénglì) 'ability' joins 能 'can, able' with 力 'strength, power'. 能 derives from a drawing of a bear; 力 is a pictograph of a plough or a flexed, sinewy arm.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 能 (able) + 力 (strength, pictograph)
Stroke order
能
力
Examples
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His ability is impressive.
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This is beyond my capability.
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His work ability is very strong.
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Her ability is very strong.
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I need to improve my writing ability.
能力 (néng lì) means ability or capability.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 11: 能力, 见面, 足够 and 4 more words.