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Intellect in Chinese

intellect · HSK 6

智力 zhì lì

  1. 智 zhì wisdom
  2. 力 lì force

这种游戏能开发孩子的智力。 This kind of game can develop children's intelligence.

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How do you say intellect in Chinese?

Intellect in Chinese is 智力 (zhì lì).

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