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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

智力

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhìlì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intelligence/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #450 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她的智力非常出众。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

    "Her intelligence allowed her to solve complex problems quickly."
  2. 2

    The collection of information of military or political value.

    "The agency gathered intelligence on enemy movements."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin intelligentia, stemming from intelligere meaning 'to understand, discern, or comprehend', composed of inter- ('between') and legere ('to choose, read'). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially denoting the capacity for understanding and spiritual awareness before expanding to mental acuity.

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