能力

• 拼音: néng lì
• 汉字拆解: 能 = originally a pictograph of a bear, meaning ability; 力 = pictograph of a plough or flexed arm, meaning strength

含义

Ability; capability; competence. The power or skill to do something.

A very common noun for describing what someone is capable of. Used in education, work, and personal development: 学习能力 (learning ability), 工作能力 (work capability), 语言能力 (language ability). Can be modified with 强 (strong) or 差 (poor): 他的能力很强 (He is very capable).

例句

1. 他的学习能力很强，什么都学得很快。
2. 我们应该培养孩子独立生活的能力。
3. 这份工作需要很强的沟通能力。

用法指南

语境: education, work, personal development

语气: evaluative

正确说法

• 她的组织能力非常强。(Her organisational ability is very strong.)
• 每个人的能力不一样。(Everyone's abilities are different.)

错误说法

• 我没有能力吃辣。(Don't use 能力 for simple physical tolerance — use 受不了 or 不能吃. 能力 refers to skills and competence, not tolerance.)

起源与历史

能 originally depicted a bear, later meaning 'to be able'; 力 means strength or power. Together: the power to do something — ability.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal