能力 (nénglì)

能力 means ability, capability, or capacity. It refers to the power or skill to do something, whether innate or developed through practice.

Meanings

[noun] Ability; capability; capacity; competence; skill.

Example Sentences

他有很强的学习能力。 Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de xuéxí nénglì. He has very strong learning ability.

这份工作需要很高的能力。 Zhè fèn gōngzuò xūyào hěn gāo de nénglì. This job requires a high level of ability.

她的语言能力非常突出。 Tā de yǔyán nénglì fēicháng tūchū. Her language ability is very outstanding.

相信自己的能力，不要放弃。 Xiāngxìn zìjǐ de nénglì, bú yào fàngqì. Believe in your own abilities; do not give up.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
学习能力	learning ability
工作能力	work capability
提高能力	to improve one's ability
有能力	to be capable; to have the ability
能力不足	insufficient ability

Memory Hook

能 means can or to be able, and 力 means strength or power. 能力 is simply the power to be able to do things. Stack 能 (able) onto 力 (power) and you have capability itself.