脑力

腦力

nǎolì

noun #20,903

Meanings

1 mental capacity
2 brainpower
3 intellectual power

Characters

force; power; capacity

Examples

这道题需要消耗大量脑力。

Zhè dào tí xūyào xiāohào dàliàng nǎolì.

This problem requires a lot of brainpower.

脑力劳动者需要充足的睡眠。

Nǎolì láodòng zhě xūyào chōngzú de shuìmián.

Knowledge workers need sufficient sleep.

Tips

usage

脑力 often contrasts with 体力 (physical strength). 脑力劳动 = mental/intellectual work; 体力劳动 = physical/manual labor. This contrast is common in discussions of work and education.

Stroke Order

脑 nǎo

力 lì