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intellectual in Chinese

intellectual in Chinese is 知识, 知识分子 — intellectual means relating to the ability to think and reason, rather than to emotions or physical skill.

intellectual in Chinese

知识
adj
Pronounced: zhī shi
Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
知识分子
noun
Pronounced: zhī shi fèn zǐ
An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

What does "intellectual" mean?

  1. adj Relating to the ability to think and reason, rather than to emotions or physical skill.
    "The debate club offered great intellectual stimulation."
  2. noun A person who engages seriously with ideas, learning, or scholarly matters.
    "The café was a popular meeting spot for local intellectuals."
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intellectual in a sentence

  • The debate club offered great intellectual stimulation.
  • She enjoyed the intellectual challenge of learning a new language.
  • The café was a popular meeting spot for local intellectuals.

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What is "intellectual" in Chinese?

"intellectual" in Chinese is 知识, 知识分子. intellectual means: Relating to the ability to think and reason, rather than to emotions or physical skill.

How do you pronounce 知识?

"intellectual" in Chinese is 知识, pronounced "zhī shi".

How do you use "intellectual" in a sentence?

Example: "The debate club offered great intellectual stimulation." In Chinese, "intellectual" is 知识, 知识分子.

Are there other ways to say "intellectual" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "intellectual": 知识, 知识分子.

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