体能

• Pinyin: tǐ néng
• Hanzi breakdown: 体 = 亻(person) + 本 (root) — body; 能 = 厶 + 月 + 匕 — ability

Meaning

Physical fitness; physical capability; stamina.

Refers to one's overall physical condition including strength, endurance, and athletic ability. Common in sports, military, and fitness contexts. Often paired with 训练 (training) or 测试 (test).

Examples

1. 运动员每天都要进行高强度的体能训练，保持最佳状态。 Athletes undergo high-intensity physical training every day to maintain peak condition.
2. 新兵入伍后首先要通过严格的体能测试。 New recruits must first pass rigorous physical fitness tests after enlisting.
3. 随着年龄增长，体能下降是正常的，但坚持锻炼能延缓这个过程。 Physical decline with age is normal, but regular exercise can slow the process.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, fitness, military

Tone: objective

Do Say

• 他的体能非常好。(His physical fitness is excellent.)
• 需要加强体能训练。(Need to strengthen physical training.)

Don't Say

• 把单项运动能力说成'体能' (Don't equate specific skills like shooting with 体能 — it refers to overall physical condition)

Origin & History

体 means body, 能 means ability — physical ability.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal