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心智

xīnzhì
noun #11,246

Meanings

  1. 1 mind
  2. 2 mentality
  3. 3 mental capacity

Examples

HSK 3
孩子的心智还没有成熟。
Háizi de xīnzhì hái méiyǒu chéngshú.
The child's mind hasn't matured yet.
HSK 4
这项运动需要很强的心智。
Zhè xiàng yùndòng xūyào hěn qiáng de xīnzhì.
This sport requires strong mental capacity.
HSK 4
阅读可以锻炼心智。
Yuèdú kěyǐ duànliàn xīnzhì.
Reading can train the mind.

Tips

usage
心智 emphasizes mental maturity and cognitive ability, not just intelligence. 心智成熟 (mentally mature) is a very common collocation. Differs from 智力 (zhìlì, IQ/intelligence) which is more about raw cognitive power.

Stroke Order

心 xīn
智 zhì